Description
Indulge in cozy, comforting flavors with this Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato Bake. Tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and melty mozzarella come together in a bubbling casserole that’s perfect for family dinners and easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the potato mixture on the bottom. Top with half of the cooked sausage, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potato mixture and sausage, and finish with the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer crispier edges, broil the top for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or Italian blend for extra richness.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Italian sausage casserole, sausage potato bake, easy sausage dinner, cheesy potato casserole