This Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausage casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish or a delicious breakfast as it makes a complete meal! It's hearty and packed with flavor. It uses simple ingredients and requires minimal hands-on time!
Friends, the time of year to make a cozy and nostalgic meal while eating many servings shouldn't be a problem. For us, that’s sausage green bean potato casserole – a dish my mom always made for my siblings and me growing up.
It’s simple, savory, and healthy because there are veggies; although we have sausages, they are the not-too-bad kind; since we use veggie sausages.
This was one of those side dishes my mom served as a main dish and used it to ensure we got more veggies into our diets.
But as kids, we couldn't resist anything that was topped with sausages at the time, and who doesn't love green beans and potatoes?
This sausage green bean casserole was inspired by our roasted garlic and rosemary potato casserole on this site and pairs well with a delicious nut roast and cranberry sauce.
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🧾 Ingredients
Simple ingredients, big flavor as this green beans recipe is deliciously seasoned with everyday spices.
- Fresh green beans
- Vegan smoked sausage
- Russet potatoes
- Garlic cloves
- Italian herbs
- Extra virgin olive oil
See the recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400° F (200 °C).
Remove the tops from the green beans.
Cooking the sausages according to the package instructions. We used a skillet.
Then chop each one into 6 large slices
Pop the potatoes and add green beans into a large mixing bowl.
Pour over the olive oil, and add potatoes and the Italian herbs.
Then mix everything well until evenly coated.
Tip the green beans and potatoes into a large casserole dish or a prepared baking dish with parchment paper.
Spread the garlic cloves evenly and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven, and add sausage; then put it back in the oven for the remaining 10 minutes and cover with aluminum foil.
Hint: after removing from the oven after the first 30 minutes, taste a potato and see if it needs any adjustments like salt and black pepper. You can even sprinkle it with onion or garlic powder to intensify the flavors.
You can garnish the sausage green beans with thyme sprigs and sprinkle vegan parmesan cheese right before serving.
🍶 Substitutions
- Russet potatoes - instead of potatoes, you can use sweet potatoes for a change. You can also use red potatoes.
- Green beans - using frozen green beans is OK. Just thaw and drain before mixing them with the potatoes.
- Olive oil - feel free to use other vegetable oil with a high smoking point, like grapeseed oil or peanut oil.
📖 Variations
- Spicy - add red pepper flakes when adding the Italian seasoning to make a spicy version.
- Deluxe - add a creamy vegan sauce or an arugula pesto next to the potato casserole for an extra kick of deliciousness. A sun-dried tomato pesto is also an excellent option to add some zing to the dish.
- Mustard - we love having smoked sausage with dijon mustard, so when we serve this dish, we most likely bring mustard to the table.
See the sweet potatoes and vegan chorizo version of this recipe.
This dish can be prepared as a skillet meal. You can check out a non-vegan version (easily veganized, as it uses chicken broth and meat sausages, that you can simply change for vegetable broth and vegan sausages.
🥢 How to serve
Serve this potatoes recipe as a healthy meal on a weekday meal or as a side dish for your end-of-year celebrations.
🍽 Equipment
You can use a pan sheet or a ceramic casserole to make the sausage, green beans casserole.
🥡 Storage
- Fridge – store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer – store in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.
💡 Top tip
To ensure the potatoes are cooked evenly, cut the potatoes in equal sizes and if making a large batch, use a larger baking sheet so all the vegetables have enough room.
❓ FAQ
Yes, as long as the other components in the casserole are also gluten-free. Use gluten-free, vegan sausages to ensure you keep the casserole GF.
There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some factors to consider include the type of green beans, the size of the green beans, and how you like them cooked.
Generally speaking, smaller green beans will cook faster than larger ones. So if you're using thin green beans, they may only need a few minutes in boiling water or steaming. If you're using thicker or waxier green beans, they may need up to 10 minutes or more.
As for how "cooked" you want your green beans, that's a matter of personal preference. Some people like them barely cooked - with a slight crunch still remaining - while others prefer them cooked until soft. Experiment and see what you like best!
Yes, you can, but we suggest baking the potatoes in the oven or an air fryer, tossing the green beans in a large frying pan, then adding the cooked sausages, and folding with the baked potatoes just right before serving.
Just remember that using beans that have not been boiled preserves more of their nutrients. (source)
📚 More casserole dishes
Apart from this Vegan Thanksgiving casserole, there are many more; check out some of our favorites.
Brussels sprout and Sweet potatoes Hash casserole.
Holiday Vegan Vegetable casserole with green lentils and bechamel sauce.
This Sweet potato crunch is a delicious sweet option that works as a side dish or breakfast meal.
Finally, this egg-free hashbrown breakfast casserole is a fantastic option for brunch.
Read on: How to make the perfect vegan mashed potatoes
You may also like these healthy green bean recipes; check our collection!
⭐ If you try this sausage green bean potato casserole recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!
📋 Recipe
Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage Casserole
Equipment
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C) - gas mark 6.
- Start by cooking the sausages according to the package instructions, then chop each into large slices.
- Pop the potatoes and green beans into a large mixing bowl, pour over the olive oil, add the Italian herbs and then mix everything together well.
- Add the potatoes and green beans into a large casserole dish, then evenly add the garlic cloves and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add the sliced sausages and put them in the oven for 10 minutes more, or until the potatoes are cooked and tender.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
🌡️ Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Jamie says
I love the flavors of this casserole! It smelled amazing and tasted even better with the potatoes and sausage!
MJ says
This was such a quick meal to throw together -- and so tasty, too!
Janessa says
This casserole came together so easily! Perfect for a busy night.
Liza says
Love this casserole, and the flavors are SO tasty! It's great that I can have a delicious dinner on the table in less than an hour.