Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

This Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole is not only mouthwatering but it's easy to make and all made in one pan, or in the crockpot. A cozy, hearty meal the entire family will request! Chock full of veggies and simmered in a flavorful broth.

Prep Time13

Cook Time2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Bailey

Equipment

6 qt slow cooker or large skillet if cooking that way

Ingredients

5-6 sausage links, sliced beef, pork or chicken will work
2 small bell peppers, chopped
½ cup onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp paprika
2 cup beef broth *low sodium if needed
1½ cup marinara sauce
2 cups cabbage, chopped
1 15 oz can white beans, drained
1 cup instant rice
fresh parsley, chopped optional

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients. Add the sliced sausage to the bottom of the slow cooker, next add onions, garlic, peppers, broth, seasonings and marinara. Add the cabbage to the top of the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4 hours, low for 6 hours. About 30 minutes before the cook is finished, add the instant rice and white beans, gently stir them in. This will thicken things up once they cook down.
Serve! Garnish with fresh parsley (optional)
If cooking in a skillet: Spritz the skillet with oil, sauté peppers and onions with seasoning. Once they soften, add the sliced sausage and brown it with the veggies, add garlic in last.
Deglaze the pan with the broth, add the marinara and stir. Bring it to a simmer, add cabbage. Once the cabbage is cooked down a bit into the broth, stir in the instant rice. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Turn the heat off and cover the skillet. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Once the rice is softened and cooked, serve.

Notes

You can cook this for 4-6 hours. You can't really overcook the dish, however the rice and beans shouldn't be added too early or they will get mushy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Add as many veggies as you'd like! This dish is very customizable

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