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  4. 15 Savory Ground Sausage Recipes You Need to Try

15 Savory Ground Sausage Recipes You Need to Try

By Alexis McCowan Updated July 28, 2021
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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole with Sausage
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Ground sausage recipes are guaranteed to make your taste buds do a dance, preferably the tango. As herbs and spices like sage, garlic, and pepper work together, ground sausage steals the show. Whether your style is sweet or spicy, we've got options. Ground sausage works beautifully in casseroles, lettuce wraps, burgers, and finger food galore. This recipe collection features cheesy broccoli and rice casserole, sausage-stuffed fried olives, and Italian sausage burgers. If you want to turn up the heat or keep it sweet, here are our best savory ground sausage recipes.

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Sausage and Red Onion Sheet Pan Quiche

Sausage and Red Onion Sheet Pan Quiche
Credit: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee
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At Convivial in Washington, D.C., Cedric Maupillier's foot-long quiche takes this breakfast classic to the next level. This version, prepared in a rimmed baking sheet, makes plenty for everyone.

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Sausage and Fennel Stuffing

Sausage and Fennel Stuffing
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Wedges of fennel and onion combined with sweet Italian sausage creates this satisfying stuffing. For an extra level of flavor, make the sausage at home with this easy bonus method.

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Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Squash

Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Squash
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A few tablespoons of harissa brings the heat to this dish. Don't forget to add thinly sliced squash minutes before serving. To achieve wafer-thin slices, use a mandoline.

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Cheesy Sausage Cocktail Toasts

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Cookbook author Andrea Slonecker is passing the plate from one generation to another in this remake of her grandmother's "pizza toasts." These sausage toasts are cheesy, gooey, and crunchy. To achieve a velvety texture you can melt a combination of mascarpone (or cream cheese) with robust Taleggio to bring a creamy taste.

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Buttermilk Biscuits and Pat LaFrieda's Sausage Gravy

Buttermilk Biscuits and Pat LaFrieda’s Sausage Gravy
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Butter your biscuits in this classic Southern dish that is sure to bring comfort to your soul. Dry white wine plays against the richness in the gravy, bringing a balanced acidity to this hearty dish. Homemade sausage is well-seasoned and not overly sweet, so choose a savory or spicy blend if substituting for store-bought sausage.

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Sausage-Stuffed Artichokes with New Potatoes

Sausage Stuffed Artichokes with New Potatoes Recipe
Credit: Victor Protasio
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A hint of warm spices in the bratwurst complements the mild vegetal flavors in the artichoke which meld together during cooking. The tender bottoms of the artichoke leaves are perfumed by the Chardonnay and are great dipped in mustard, so don't overlook them.

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Baked Stuffed Eggplant with Italian Sausage

Baked Stuffed Eggplant with Italian Sausage
Credit: Greg Dupree
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Bell peppers aren't the only vegetable that can be stuffed with savory and juicy meats. Ripe tomatoes and roasted eggplant come together to yield a hearty filling, made even better with the addition of Italian sausage. Combined with a bright and lemony breadcrumb topping and a quick-fix tomato sauce jazzed up with fresh herbs, this makes a stunning summer main dish.

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Sausage-Stuffed Fried Olives

Sausage-Stuffed Fried Olives Recipe
Credit: Victor Protasio
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Mild Castelvetrano olives add just enough salt to this savory sausage snack. Enjoy with a crisp martini or a chilled glass of wine. 

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Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata with Ricotta and Honey

Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata with Ricotta and Honey
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In their book Wine Food, sommelier Dana Frank and recipe developer Andrea Slonecker pair funky, bright wines with flavorful, vegetable-forward dishes. They compare crostatas and galettes to pizza, making them the perfect weeknight dinner. This version layers fennel-spiced sausage, chile, delicata squash, and honey for a dinner that pairs well with a northern Italian Dolcetto.

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Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach

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Need a quick lunch option? These pre-seasoned Italian sausage burgers are just the thing. Don't forget to spread pesto on the ciabatta rolls.

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Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard

Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard.
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This recipe is a Food & Wine-certified favorite. In 2018, we named this recipe one of our 40 best:  In matching spicy sausage with a creamy mustard sauce and fragrant basil, British cookbook author Nigel Slater creates a quick pasta supper with warm, mildly spicy flavors.

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Lemongrass Sausage Lettuce Wraps

Lemongrass Sausage Lettuce Wraps
Credit: Victor Protasio
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Nothing compares to the flavor of meat the day it was ground, and grinding meat at home allows you to choose your own flavors. Studded with heady aromatics, these super-fragrant patties are a great way to upgrade your go-to fried rice recipe.

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Pasta with Sausage and Mustard Greens

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The genius of Food & Wine Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple's pasta recipe is the contrast of flavors—creamy, meaty, nicely bitter and tangy.

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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
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At Beast + Bottle in Denver, Colorado, chef-owner Paul C. Reilly uses these ginger-and-garlic flecked sausage patties on the house breakfast sandwich. "Be sure to keep your meat and spices extra cold right up until grinding the meat," says Reilly. This step ensures a well-marbled sausage, easier grinding and a more sanitary process.

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Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole with Sausage
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This easy gluten-free broccoli-and-rice casserole is a classically comforting one-dish meal. Transfer the casserole to the broiler to get the cheesy topping crusty and browned.

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    1 of 15 Sausage and Red Onion Sheet Pan Quiche
    2 of 15 Sausage and Fennel Stuffing
    3 of 15 Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Squash
    4 of 15 Cheesy Sausage Cocktail Toasts
    5 of 15 Buttermilk Biscuits and Pat LaFrieda's Sausage Gravy
    6 of 15 Sausage-Stuffed Artichokes with New Potatoes
    7 of 15 Baked Stuffed Eggplant with Italian Sausage
    8 of 15 Sausage-Stuffed Fried Olives
    9 of 15 Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata with Ricotta and Honey
    10 of 15 Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach
    11 of 15 Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard
    12 of 15 Lemongrass Sausage Lettuce Wraps
    13 of 15 Pasta with Sausage and Mustard Greens
    14 of 15 Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
    15 of 15 Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage

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