Black Bean Smoked Spicy Sausage Casserole
Bold, smoky, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Black Bean Smoked Spicy Sausage Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a kick. Perfectly sautéed smoked spicy sausage meets tender black beans, juicy diced tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers, all brought together with a medley of bold spices like smoked paprika and cumin for a rich, savory base. Layered with fluffy white rice and topped with melty sharp cheddar cheese, this casserole bakes to golden, bubbly perfection. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, it’s an easy, one-dish meal that’s both hearty and satisfying. Ideal for weeknight dinners or serving a crowd, this casserole is a delicious fusion of smoky, spicy, and cheesy goodness that'll have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it's ready in under an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked spicy sausage
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 15 ounces (canned, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 14 ounces (canned) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks (sliced thinly) green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the smoked spicy sausage into 1/4-inch rounds and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, and chicken broth. Mix well.
Add chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked white rice and browned sausage back into the skillet. Mix to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
