Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole (Oven or Crockpot)

15-minute prep, crispy edges or set-and-forget—your weeknight answer to sausage, potatoes, and Southern-style green beans.

Garlicky smoked sausage, buttery potatoes, and tender green beans roast in one pan until the edges blister and the centers turn creamy.

Why You’ll Love It

• Potato And Green Bean Recipe made hearty with sausage—one pan, minimal dishes.
• Sausage And Potatoes In Oven = crisp, golden edges; Crockpot option for hands-off nights.
• Works with kielbasa or Polish sausage recipes; easy swap to ham green beans and potatoes.
• Budget-friendly pantry dinner that still feels cozy and satisfying.
• Ground-beef variation adds a route into Ground Beef Casserole Recipes.

Ingredients (notes only)

Base: Baby potatoes (halved), fresh green beans (trimmed).
Protein: Smoked sausage/kielbasa (fully cooked) or fresh uncooked sausage (see temps below).
Flavor: Onion, garlic, olive oil or butter, paprika, black pepper, salt.
Boosters: Dijon, Worcestershire, or chicken bouillon; red pepper flakes for heat; lemon to finish.
Optional mix-ins: Shoepeg corn, bell pepper strips, or quartered mushrooms.

Step-by-Step (Oven—sheet-pan crisp)

1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment.
2. Season potatoes: Toss potatoes with half the oil/butter, ½ tsp salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread cut-side down; roast 12–15 min until starting to brown.
3. Add sausage & beans: In a bowl, toss sliced sausage and green beans with remaining oil, garlic, onion, Dijon, and Worcestershire.
4. Combine & roast: Add to the pan; toss with potatoes. Roast 12–15 min more until potatoes are tender and sausage edges blister.
5. Finish: Squeeze lemon over top; taste and salt as needed. Garnish with parsley.
   Internal temps: If using fresh sausage, cook pieces on the pan until 165°F / 74°C. For ground beef variation, bake until crumbles reach 160°F / 71°C.

Pro Tips

• Start potatoes first; they need more time than beans and sausage.
• Don’t crowd—use 2 pans if needed so everything browns, not steams.
• For extra color, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
• Trim bean tips but keep them longer for a classic Southern green beans and potatoes look.
• Meal-prep: roast, cool, and box with mustard aioli or chimichurri.

Variations (mapped to interests)

• Kielbasa Potatoes Green Beans: Use kielbasa, add ½ tsp caraway + 1 tsp mustard.
• Polish Sausage Recipes: Add sauerkraut (drained) in the last 5 minutes and a dab of mustard.
• Ham Green Beans And Potatoes: Swap sausage with diced ham; add ½ cup chicken broth + thyme.
• Sausage Green Beans Potatoes Crockpot: See Alternate Methods (below).
• Ground Beef Casserole Recipes: Brown 1 lb ground beef with onion/garlic; toss with par-roasted potatoes and beans; bake 10 minutes to combine.
• Smoked Sausage Potatoes And Green Beans (extra cozy): Toss with 1 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp bouillon powder before roasting.

How to Serve

• Straight from the sheet pan with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
• Add a simple salad or coleslaw; drizzle with ranch or honey-mustard.
• For brunch, top leftovers with a fried egg.

Make Ahead & Storage

• Prep ahead (24 hrs): Cut potatoes/sausage; trim beans. Store separately.
• Fridge: 4 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze: Up to 2 months (texture of beans softens slightly).
• Reheat: 400°F (205°C) 8–10 min to re-crisp; or air fry 375°F (190°C) 4–6 min.

FAQs

What sausage works best?
Fully cooked smoked sausage or kielbasa browns beautifully. Fresh sausage works too—bake to 165°F.

Can I use canned green beans?
Yes, but add in the final 8–10 minutes so they don’t get mushy.

How do I make it spicier?
Use andouille or add ½–1 tsp Cajun seasoning + red pepper flakes.

Can I scale it?
Yes. Double ingredients; use 2 sheet pans and rotate halfway.

Simple Nutrition (estimate, per 1 of 6 servings)

Calories 430 | Protein 18g | Carbs 34g | Fat 24g | Fiber 5g | Sodium ~1020mg