Homesteader’s Casserole Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Transport yourself back to the cozy comforts of home with this delightful Homesteader’s Casserole recipe. Originally discovered in a magazine from Kraft about three decades ago, this dish has stood the test of time as a beloved all-in-one casserole, perfect for bringing warmth and satisfaction to any mealtime. Featuring a harmonious blend of mashed potatoes, savory breakfast sausage links, crisp green beans, aromatic onions, flavorful pimientos, and creamy Velveeta cheese, this dish is the epitome of comfort food, ideal for any occasion when you crave hearty, flavorful goodness.
Recipe Category:
One Dish Meal
Keywords:
Pork, Meat, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 4 pork sausage links
- 1 package (8 slices) Velveeta cheese spread
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 711.8
- Fat: 43.5g
- Saturated Fat: 18.2g
- Cholesterol: 117.2mg
- Sodium: 2341.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.3g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 4.8g
- Protein: 31.7g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Green Bean Mixture:
- Combine the green beans, chopped onions, and chopped pimientos in a bowl. Set aside.
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Assemble the Casserole:
- In a 2-1/2 quart casserole baking dish, spread the mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom.
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Layer with Cheese:
- Place half of the Velveeta cheese slices on top of the mashed potatoes, ensuring even coverage.
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Add the Green Bean Mixture:
- Spread the prepared green bean mixture over the cheese slices, distributing it evenly.
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Top with Sausage Links:
- Arrange the cooked pork sausage links on top of the green bean mixture, positioning them to cover the surface.
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Bake:
- Cover the casserole dish and bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to cook through.
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Add Final Cheese Layer:
- After 30 minutes, remove the cover and top the casserole with the remaining Velveeta cheese slices. Continue baking until the cheese melts and forms a golden, gooey topping, approximately 1 minute.
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Serve:
- Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the casserole from the oven. Serve hot, portioned into 4-5 servings, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this timeless homestead dish.
Recipe Notes:
- Fresh Green Beans Option: You can substitute fresh cooked green beans for the frozen-cooked green beans. Simply cook fresh green beans with 1/2 cup of water, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe dish for 13 minutes in a 900-watt microwave, stirring halfway through.
- Enhanced Mashed Potatoes: For extra flavor, add a few cloves of fresh garlic to the pot when boiling the potatoes. After draining, mix in butter, half-and-half cream, freshly cracked black pepper, and a dash of Mrs. Dash Table Blend Seasoning for a deliciously seasoned mashed potato base.
Indulge in the hearty goodness of this Homesteader’s Casserole, a timeless classic that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
