A family gathering or holiday would not be the same without a delicious breakfast casserole, just like this Herbed Stuffing Sausage Casserole.

They are a staple of my house, and I hope they will become a staple of yours as well.

This is easy, tasty, and a perfect bake for a big family breakfast.

I might add brunch because we do not rise early as some might assume. We like to sleep in when we break start and stay up late.

Since my kids are on winter break I recreated one that I made over Thanksgiving.

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We really love casseroles so I always make different ones just to test them out.

I made casseroles with ground beef, turkey sausages, biscuits, stuffing, spinach, and mushrooms.

It is just great to be inventive when you have endless possibilities.

For this particular one, you could use store-bought stuffing which I used over Thanksgiving, however, this time I made my own.

Also, like any other casserole, you could make this ahead. The night before would be just fine. Some foods are great when you make them the next day.

With that being said, in this case, if you have a lot of food to cook for the holiday table it is just easier to make ahead.

It just makes sense so that is why these casseroles are not only tasty but help us, hostesses to serve hot, tasty breakfasts or meals in no time.

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Yield: Serves 6

Herbed Stuffing Sausage Casserole

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Holidays would not be the same without breakfast or brunch casseroles. They are a staple of my house, and I hope it will staple of yours as well. This is easy, tasty and a perfect bake for a big family breakfast.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Bake Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pack cooked frozen breakfast sausage links (10ct)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups cubed bread, preferably a bit stale (2-3 days old)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cup half and half
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella
• 4 ounces shredded mild cheddar

Instructions

1. Defrost breakfast sausages if they are frozen, slice them.
   In the skillet or frying pan add oil then saute sausage with chopped onion and celery. Breakfast Sausage is already cooked so it should not take too long just to brown it up a bit, 2-3 minutes at medium-high heat. If you get uncooked sausage, then follow directions and saute longer until cooked through.
2. Grease deeper baking (casserole) dish, 13 by a 9-inch or simular with unsalted butter and add cubed bread and sausage mixture.
3. Sprinkle over it black pepper, salt, and all the herbs. Then toss to coat nicely.
4. To that add half of the shredded cheese and mix it with everything. I like shredding cheese myself but you could use already shredded cheese.
5. Mix eggs with half and a half and pour half over then mix a bit to coat, then add the other half of egg mixture and slightly press it down.
6. Add the rest of the shredded cheese and again press it a bit down.
7. Cover and place the casserole in the fridge until ready to bake and serve, up to overnight.
   If baking immediately, let the casserole sit for 15 minutes before putting in the oven. This will give the bread a chance to absorb the liquid mixture.
8. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes. Slightly cover with aluminum foil if the top begins to brown too quickly.
9. Wait for 5-10 minutes before serving, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

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Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole is one amazing dish to serve any time of the year, especially during parties.

Whether you are showing how to pull together the ultimate Game Night spread or perhaps presenting a tailgating must-have, the possibilities are truly endless.

Well, I partnered with Cacique® to create this easy dish using their fantastic and quite tasty Fully Cooked Chorizos.

Which is made with authentically seasoned premium pork shoulder and ready to eat in just minutes with zero mess.

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So, when it comes to game night, Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole is one dish that we undeniably enjoy.

To be honest, it takes just a few convenient, delicious and authentic ingredients to create this amazingly appetizing casserole for your family and friends.

That being said, game night or not this could be one phenomenal weeknight dinner put together in no time.

To round out my tasty spread, I served crunchy corn chips with Cacique® Jalapeño Queso Dip.

That’s alongside my Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole. That was extremely delightful, to say the least.

I finished the dish with a drizzle of Cacique® Spicy Jalapeno sour cream.

Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizo is a great go-to when you want to pull together a quick, delicious and authentic Mexican meals.

In addition, not only is it made with premium ingredients, but it also has no additives and nothing artificial.

Therefore, pick some up and make this Tater Tots Casserole or get creative with it and let me know what you whip up!

Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos are Available in Four Delicious Varieties;

Premium Pork Shoulder, Chorizo with Eggs, Chorizo with Bacon & Potato and Chorizo with Queso.

How to Enjoy: 

In short, simply heat in the microwave, oven or stovetop for as few as 3–4 minutes and enjoy.

In addition, from breakfast during the morning rushes to taco night to game day.

Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos are the perfect filling – or delicious all on their own!

Most importantly, use anywhere you would typically enjoy chorizo. Whether adding protein to tacos, or stuffing burritos.

Maybe enchiladas or even serving a dip for tortilla chips.

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Yield: Serves 6

Chorizo Chili Tater Tots Casserole

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 packs Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos
• 16 oz Chili Beans
• 10 oz Cacique® Queso Fresco Cheese
• 2 cups Tater Tots

GARNISH

• Mexican Style Sour Cream, Cilantro Lime
• Chopped Parsley or Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Follow the instructions on the back of the Cacique® Fully Cooked Chorizos; Heat in the oven-safe dish or pan. I used a Dutch oven with a fitted lid.
3. After you heat the chorizo add chili beans and mix it well to combine.
4. Crumble cheese on the top, then in one layer place tater tots next to each other.
5. Slightly press potatoes down, cover the dish with the lid and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
6. After 15 minutes, remove the lid and turn the oven broiler on medium temperature.
7. Bake casserole under the broiler for an additional 5 minutes or until potatoes are crunchy and the casserole is bubbling. Make sure to stand by so it does not burn.
8. Garnish with an equal drizzle of Mexican Sour Cream and chopped parsley or cilantro.

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One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, besides bowl-full of mashed potatoes and a tub of gravy (DUH!), is this tasty and quite easy green bean casserole.

My kids are crazy about it just as much I am. For us, it is all about the side dishes. Yes, we love oven-roasted turkey, but the sides are the center of attention, at least on our table.

Aleks, my oldest son, makes the best cranberry sauce. On the other hand, my baby girl, Anna, makes her chocolate cupcakes.

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I must admit, they are better and better each time she makes them. So, Daniel and I prep side dishes, while hubby just wanders around and entertain family or help each of us for a bit.

Speaking of side dishes, I have posted on my blog garlic mashed potatoes. Seriously, it is out of this world, so you must try it.

I am always really excited about Thanksgiving dinner. I said it a million times before, but for some reason food that we prepare for Thanksgiving or on holidays in general, always tastes so much better.

Perhaps we are all in the holiday mood – music, the aroma of delicious food and laughter, the most important people in our life all wrapped in one house, so of course, a meal tastes phenomenal.

So, my dear readers, I want to share the easiest side dish and I dare to say, it’s the most delicious green bean casserole, and it’s done in less than 30 minutes. 

If you for some reason do not have an oven, and own microwave, yes, you could do it in the microwave or conventional oven. Please use a microwave or conventional oven-safe dish.

As you can see, it is such a simple side dish that could be enjoyed all year round. You can serve it with chicken, fish or any other protein.

I wish you all happy Holiday season from Thanksgiving to January 7th, where we celebrate Orthodox Christmas.

The kids are quite excited to celebrate both so we always make amazing dinner and delicious sweets.

If you try this Easy Green Bean Casserole or any other recipe from my blog, please tag me on INSTAGRAM. @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking. Thank you so much in advance!!!

Yield: 6 Servings

Easy Green Bean Casserole

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Thanksgiving would not be the same without a green bean casserole. This one is easy and very tasty.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cans Green Beans 432g in one can (any type -french, regular, string, etc.)
• 1 jar Mushroom Alfredo Sauce (you can use cream of mushroom soup or chicken condensed soup)
• 4-5 Mushrooms sliced (cremini, baby Bella or baby Portabella)
• 2 cups 8oz/1 bag cheddar cheese, shredded
• Freshly grounded black Pepper a pinch or two

GARNISH:

• 1 container French Fried Onions
• 5 slices Chopped Crispy Bacon
• 1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tsp. Dried parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a deeper baking dish, add drained green beans.
3. Pour Mushroom alfredo sauce or you may use more traditional which is cream of mushroom soup, or you might try cream of chicken soup which is also called chicken condensed soup. They are all great, and we like it with all of them but lately preferred MUSHROOM Alfredo Sauce.
4. Add sliced mushrooms. It is not neccecery but it tastes really good with the addition of mushrooms. Mix the whole thing together to combine.
5. Top it with cheese completely, from one end to the other, and add ground a bit of ground black pepper on top of the cheese.
6. Press a bit, and bake for 15 minutes, then add 1 cup of French fried onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

GARNISH:

1. Make bacon in the air-fryer or oven until crispy then chop in the small pieces.
2. Top the casserole with additional french fried onions and chopped bacon.
3. Add a bit of dried parsley at the very end.

Notes

If you don't want to use canned green beans, you can cook frozen or fresh ahead. For fresh you will definitely need a longer time to cook them. For frozen around 20 minutes of cooking at high temperature. Green beans need to be tender. So, pour water above the green beans, cover and crank the heat. Every 5-7 minutes, check to see if you need to add more water, and of course stir. Taste and see if they are tender or not.

If you are using a microwave, I would add french fried onions after cheese is melted. You would need to cook it in the microwave for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and cream of chicken soup starts to bubble up, then take the casserole carefully out and add onions.

French fried onions are already crunchy, so to avoid getting them soggy, add them after. This could be also done at the last minute before serving.

NO SALT necessary. Cheese, as well as the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken or in this case MUSHROOM Alfredo sauce, have enough sodium.

If you do NOT eat chicken, you can use CREAM OF MUSHROOMS SOUP as a substitute. It's very good either way. Leftovers: Place chilled green bean casserole in an airtight container and keep it for up to 3 days. On that note... I don't like to keep my food for longer than 3 days.

Bacon is, of course, optional, but if you are bacon eater then this is a game-changer. It tastes amazing with it!

The first image is with mushroom alfredo sauce, bacon and french onion topping, and the second image is with bread crumbs, french onion and it was made with cream of mushroom soup.

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