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texican sausage casserole

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

I created this sausage casserole recipe, calling it "Texican" because it's filled with three kinds of sausages from Texas and Mexico: smoked, jalapeno cheddar and chorizo. Hearty penne pasta and a creamy sharp cheddar queso make this so delicious.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For texican sausage casserole

  • CASSEROLE
  • 1 pkg
    jalapeno cheddar sausages, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb
    dried penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 1 lb
    chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
  • 1 lg
    vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced
  • 2
    banana peppers, chopped
  • 1 lb
    pork smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1
    packet taco seasoning
  • 1 c
    shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • SHARP CHEDDAR QUESO
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make texican sausage casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    To make the casserole, coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add sliced jalapeno cheddar sausages. Season with red pepper flakes.
  • 3
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta and cook until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 4
    Heat the avocado oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausages and saute for 5 minutes or until browned and crumbled. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large plate and set aside.
  • 5
    Add the sliced vidalia onion, chopped banana peppers and sliced smoked sausages in same skillet with the chorizo oil. Saute for 6 minutes. Season with taco seasoning. Remove from heat.
  • 6
    To make the sharp cheddar queso, heat the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, half and half, cream cheese, diced tomatoes and green chilies and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • 7
    Add the crumbled chorizo sausages, cooked penne pasta, and the smoked sausage mixture; mix well until combined.
  • 8
    Pour into the prepared baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • 9
    Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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