new orleans sausage casserole

24 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Jan 11, 2015

I created this smoked sausage casserole recipe for the people in New Orleans, filled with penne pasta, mushrooms and pepperoncini peppers. I created a creole mustard cheese sauce in the casserole.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CASSEROLE
  • 10 ounces dry penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons creole seasoning, divided
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
  • 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • CREOLE MUSTARD CHEESE SAUCE
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons creole mustard

How To Make new orleans sausage casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 3
    Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Step 4
    Transfer to a baking dish and spread out evenly. Season with creole seasoning.
  • Step 5
    Heat avocado oil and margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage, chopped pepperoncini peppers and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook and saute for 5 minutes until browned and tender.
  • Step 6
    Stir in onion soup mix, garlic powder, seasoned pepper and remaining creole seasoning. Remove from heat.
  • Step 7
    Spoon onto the penne pasta in the baking dish; stir well.
  • Step 8
    To make the creole mustard cheese sauce, combine the heavy whipping cream, soup, evaporated milk,c ream cheese and creole mustard in a medium bowl. Whisk together until blended.
  • Step 9
    Slowly pour the sauce into a prepared baking dish evenly; mix well. Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Step 10
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #cheesy
Keyword: #creole
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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