These smoked sausage dinner recipes feature a variety of easy and delicious dishes that will take the stress out of weeknight cooking. From simple sheet pan meals to hearty one-pot pasta creations, there’s a smoky and flavorful dish here for every craving.
Smoked sausage is one of those ingredients that’s great to keep on hand in the freezer. It’s so versatile that it can add the most incredible, robust, and smoky flavors to just about any recipe.
Whether it’s sizzling in a skillet or smothered in a creamy cheese sauce, smoked sausage can transform an ordinary dish into a mouthwatering meal. And that’s what you can expect with these recipes!
Why We Love These Sausage Recipes
These recipes show you just how many wonderful ways you can add smoked sausage to your menu planning. And because the sausage is already seasoned, most of these dinner ideas only require a few other simple ingredients.
It not only comes seasoned but most smoked sausage types are pre-cooked. This helps to speed up the cooking process, creating delicious, hearty, weeknight dinners in a snap.
But the best thing about these recipes is they offer an array of flavorful options, all in one place. With all of these choices, even your pickiest eaters will find a new favorite go-to recipe.
This delicious sausage green bean potato casserole is such a delicious side dish recipe perfect anytime of year. It’s actually a complete meal with meat, veggies and potatoes all in one dish. So scrumptious and seasoned perfectly. With the holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect dish to add to the menu for…Read More
This smoked sausage and rice is so easy and delicious and only requires one pot! Made with rice, smoked sausage, and sweet bell peppers all cooked in a rich tomato-y broth with lively creole seasoning, it’s sure to excite your taste buds.
Full of savory sliced sausage, colorful bell peppers, onions, herbs, and spices, this Smoked Sausage and Peppers Skillet is the ultimate quick dinner option that everyone will love.
Smoky kielbasa and a savory medley of juicy roasted veggies tossed with spices and herbs makes this Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies the ideal answer for a busy weeknight dinner.
Full of flavor and different textures, this is a crowd pleaser. It is a complete meal in itself and ready in just over an hour. No need to worry about cooking anything extra because this cowboy soup has everything, including meat, veggies, and potatoes in a tomato-based broth with just the right amount of spice.
Smoked sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper and red potatoes get a kick from garlic, butter and special all purpose creole seasoning to create an easy, all-in-one summer meal on the grill or in the oven!
This smoky barbecue chili features smoked sausage and three kinds of beans for a hearty, heartwarming meal. Why You’ll Love This Recipe If you’re looking for a hearty, crowd-pleasing chili to serve on game day, then
The best part about most of these recipes is that you can swap out regular pork or beef smoked sausage with whatever you have on hand. Here are some of the most common types used in recipes.
Smoked turkey or chicken sausage: Chicken and turkey sausage has a mild flavor compared to regular ground pork sausage. The flavors work well with pasta dishes, stir-fries, or even as a pizza topping.
Italian sausage: Mixed with herbs and spices like fennel, garlic, and red pepper flakes, this type of sausage has bold, savory flavors. It’s also great on pizza, but it’s commonly used in sausage and pepper skillets and lasagna recipes. I’ve also used it in these stuffed mushrooms.
Andouille sausage: This sausage is known to have a bold and fiery kick from red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. It’s awesome in gumbo, jambalaya, and other Cajun or Creole recipes.
Polish sausages: This sausage is also known as kielbasa. It has a bold and smoky flavor profile that pairs well with tangy sauerkraut or creamy potatoes.
How Long Does Cooked Smoked Sausage Last in the Fridge?
Cooked smoked sausage can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
What’s in smoked sausage?
Smoked sausage is made from ground pork, beef, chicken, or turkey. It’s seasoned with different herbs and spices depending on the type. Smoked sausage is cured and smoked which enhances its flavor.
What can I do with leftover sausage
If you bought too much sausage at the grocery store to make these recipes, throw it back in the fridge. The next day use it to make omelets, breakfast burritos, or frittatas for a hearty breakfast. You can also freeze it (as long as it wasn’t frozen before) and throw it into your next pot of soup.
