There are so many of us who just cannot get enough of the rich and savory taste of sausages, and when using ground sausage in a recipe, it allows you to mix the meaty flavor in with a whole host of other ingredients to make a delicious and hearty meal that everyone around the dinner table is sure to love.
From patties to meatballs, all the way to crumbles, there are so many delightful foods that you can prepare by using ground sausage, so why don’t we take a look at some of the best dishes you can make when using this popular ingredient.
Here are 11 of the most delicious ground sausage recipes that are sure to blow your guests away as soon as they take that first bite.
1. Ground Sausage Egg Cups
Sausages are considered a crucial part of any breakfast by many people, but an easy and much healthier way to integrate their flavor into a breakfast meal is by mixing them with some light and refreshing basil and parmesan cheese before topping them off with a hint of spinach.
Pack all this into a count muffin tin and you will have a small and sensational breakfast option that requires only a handful of ingredients and a little bit of your time.
2. Italian Sausage Meatballs
With just 6 simple ingredients, you can whip up some thick and juicy meatballs that are made a little crunchier thanks to the inclusion of breadcrumbs with each bite melting in the mouth from the addition of parmesan cheese, making this dish a lot softer and creamier than the meatballs you’re used to.
While these are great as a main meal to cook up for the whole family to enjoy, because of how much richer they are in their taste compared to regular meatballs, they also make for a nice surprise when you’re expecting guests and really want to demonstrate your cooking skills.
3. Sausage, Potato, And Spinach Soup
This recipe really is the definition of comfort food, combining soft red potatoes and ground sausage in a smooth and creamy spinach soup which has a delightful herby aroma and is a little spicy due to the crushed red pepper flakes.
If you want to mask the heat slightly so that the dish tastes a little milder and not as strong or noticeable, you can add in more of the heavy cream and chicken broth which will make the mixture a lot thicker and will allow the taste of the meat to pop out a lot more.
4. Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
There are so many ways you can prepare a stuffed jalapeno recipe, whether it’s packing them full of crispy bacon or just simply some shredded jack cheese, there are many recipes out there that claim to have found the best combination, but many people would agree that ground sausage is among one of the best ingredients to use.
With a little bit of cream cheese to add to the texture, along with some classic ranch dressing (see also: Oven Fried Pickles With Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing For Dipping)to make the overall flavor a little sour, this recipe is great as a mid-week dish to keep you going for the days ahead.
5. Pasta Mostaccioli
Mostaccioli is a hearty and easy pasta recipe that many people will prepare when they want to enjoy a simple but still satisfying weeknight dinner or even a snack at work, and while the ingredients you can add to the recipe really are endless, ground sausage lends the pasta a more savory and familiar flavor while also making the texture far more satisfying to bite into.
Of course, you can’t make a pasta dish without adding in some cheese, and this recipe pairs parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese that complement the ground sausage so nicely while also making the pasta a lot more flavorful.
6. Keto Lasagna
Anyone following a low-carb diet will know that lasagna is one of the best meals you can make, not only because it’s downright delicious, but because it’s an incredibly nutritious dish that allows you to add a whole range of extra ingredients, herbs, and spices to pack as much flavor into each bite as possible.
At the same time, ground sausage is also a great ingredient to use in keto recipes (see also: Best 15 Keto Crockpot Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water)since it is full of protein while still being very low in the number of carbs it contains, and since the two taste so good when mixed together, there really aren’t many reasons not to make this meal when you have the time and ingredients.
7. Cheesy Baked Ziti
While turkey and chicken are the most commonly used meats in baked ziti, sausage works just as well, and there’s no doubt that when you begin mixing the grounded sausage with the minced garlic and chopped spinach, the smell alone will make you curious.
You can’t go wrong throwing in some thick strings of gluten-free penne noodles, giving you even more of a meaty sensation when you bite into the delightfully chewy core.
The choice of pasta sauce flavor is entirely up to you, choose whatever you think sounds appropriate as part of a cheesy meat feast.
8. Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi With Sausage
Sun-dried tomatoes and gnocchi have been a common mixture in Italian cuisines for quite some time, but they don’t always include meat as a side ingredient.
The truth is that grounded sausage adds a much needed richness to the overall flavor which is only made even more succulent and addictive considering that this recipe is covered in thick and creamy goat cheese.
The incredibly intense and sweet-tart flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes bounces off the red pepper flakes creating a mouthwatering heat that you will notice upon taking that very first bite, so it’s worth adding in a little bit more of the cheese if you’re not a huge spice fan.
9. Louisiana Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is a dish that first originated in Louisiana, and it refers to browning meats before then layering them with a bunch of fiery spices, along with a bowl of celery to balance out the spiciness, creating a nutritional bowl of goodness that can be hot, steaming, and ready to serve in just a few minutes.
In this case, grounded sausage is the meat of choice, and since you don’t even need much to fill out this evening snack, you won’t want to pass on trying it, especially if you have a few sauces in mind that you think would also pair perfectly with some browned meat.
10. Cottage Pie
Sometimes, when you can’t think of a big and exciting recipe, or if you don’t have too many ingredients to spare, there’s nothing wrong with playing it safe and resorting to an old and familiar classic, the cottage pie.
The crunchy hash brown (see also: Simply Potatoes® Hash Brown Southwestern Egg Muffin)top used in this pie recipe gives you a good amount of texture before you finally bite into the meaty core of this cheesy and delicious dish that can be served as an appetizing dessert option, or even a main dish with a few potatoes or veggies on the side.
11. Sausage Tortellini Soup
When many of us think of ground sausage, we usually relate it with big and hearty main dishes as opposed to lighter and more refreshing meals, but the truth is that ground sausage still tastes amazing when you’re a little under the weather or want to cozy up with a hot snack while curled up on the sofa, as long as you pair it with the right ingredients.
In this recipe, you are given so much freedom to choose how you want the dish to taste that you really can tailor it to your taste preferences by just switching out one or two ingredients.
For example, while vegetable broth will definitely be a much lighter and more nutritious option, beef broth will enhance the meaty flavors tremendously, so it really is down to what you want at that moment.
You also have the choice to add a little hint of spice to the soup by using red pepper flakes, and when it comes to the heavy cream, you can implement as little or as much as you would like depending on how thick you want the texture to be when it’s finally time to tuck in.
Summary
The rich and meaty taste of sausages really is unlike any other meats and is so addictive once you try it for the first time, so it’s never a bad idea to pick up some ground sausage and use it in a few unique recipes (see also: Best 9 Ground Venison Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water)so that you can enjoy this familiar taste in many different dishes.
Whether you’re in the mood for a warm and hearty soup, a few spicy stuffed jalapenos, or simply just a meat-filled lasagna that you can enjoy as a mid-week surprise, the options really are endless, so try out some of these recipes and see which ones you like the most.
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