Meat + Poultry Ground Meat Savory Ground Sausage Recipes to Try By Alexis McCowan Updated on October 26, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Phoebe Lapine 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. 01 of 14 Sausage and Red Onion Sheet Pan Quiche Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee 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. Get the Recipe 02 of 14 Sausage and Fennel Stuffing Johhny Miller 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. Get the Recipe 03 of 14 Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Squash Photo by David Malosh / Prop Styling by Amy Wilson / Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero 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. Get the Recipe 04 of 14 Cheesy Sausage Cocktail Toasts Jennifer Causey 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. Get the Recipe 05 of 14 Buttermilk Biscuits and Pat LaFrieda's Sausage Gravy William Hereford 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. Get the Recipe 06 of 14 Sausage-Stuffed Artichokes with New Potatoes Victor Protasio 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. Get the Recipe 07 of 14 Baked Stuffed Eggplant with Italian Sausage Greg Dupree 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. Get the Recipe 08 of 14 Sausage-Stuffed Fried Olives Victor Protasio Mild Castelvetrano olives add just enough salt to this savory sausage snack. Enjoy with a crisp martini or a chilled glass of wine. Get the Recipe 09 of 14 Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata with Ricotta and Honey Justin Walker 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. Get the Recipe 10 of 14 Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach © Stephanie Foley 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. Get the Recipe 11 of 14 Pasta with Sausage, Basil, and Mustard © Greg DuPree This recipe is a Food & Wine-certified favorite: In 2018, we named it 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. Get the Recipe 12 of 14 Pasta with Sausage and Mustard Greens Con Poulos 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. Get the Recipe 13 of 14 Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties Abby Hocking / Food & Wine At Beast + Bottle in Denver, 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. Get the Recipe 14 of 14 Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Sausage © Phoebe Lapine 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. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit