Green Bean Potato Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Casserole
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1 pound of green beans, washed, trimmed, and chopped into 2-inch pieces
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1 pound of small potatoes, cut into halves
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1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into round pieces
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1 hefty onion, finely diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons of butter
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup of heavy cream
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon of Italian herb mix
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1 teaspoon of paprika
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 375°F (190°C) to warm it up. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with some butter or spray it with cooking spray.
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In a big mixing bowl, toss the halved potatoes and prepared green beans with olive oil. Sprinkle in paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything so it’s evenly coated.
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sausage slices until they’re browned, which takes about 5 minutes. Once done, remove them and set them aside on a paper towel to soak up the grease.
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Using the same skillet, melt the butter. Add in the diced onions and minced garlic. Let this cook until the onions are soft and smell fantastic, about 3–4 minutes.
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Combine the browned sausage, seasoned potatoes, green beans, and the buttery onion mixture in your baking dish. Then evenly pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the top.
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Wrap the baking dish tightly with foil and let it bake for about 35–40 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Take the dish out, remove the foil, and sprinkle cheddar cheese all over. Pop it back in the oven uncovered and let it cook for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown.
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Take the casserole out and let it sit for 5–10 minutes before dishing it out warm.
# Notes:
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If you prefer, swap the smoked sausage for kielbasa, chicken sausage, or andouille for a different flavor.
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To cut calories, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.