30 Sausage Recipes You'll Crave On Repeat

What's your go-to when you think of sausage? Whether it's a meaty side dish for scrambled eggs or a way to bulk up soups and pasta, there are endless ways to cook and enjoy this versatile ingredient. And, of course, there are so many types of sausage to choose from. Smoky kielbasa, savory breakfast sausage, and spiced chorizo; the sky is truly the limit when it comes to cooking with sausage. Here, we're starting with a classic Italian sausage and peppers. The fennel flavor of the sausage brings out the sweetness in the peppers and onions. Valerie kicks it up a notch by cooking the sausage first, and using the rendered fat to sautee the vegetables. Whether cooked with sweet or hot sausage, tt makes for a truly flavorful dish!

Nancy makes this dish to sneak extra veggies to her family. She fills hollowed zucchini with a sausage and tomato stuffing, then bakes the zucchini boats with a Parmesan-breadcrumb topping. Use hot Italian sausage for a spicy kick!

Skip boiling a big pot of water. This hearty pasta dinner calls for uncooked rigatoni and layers of ricotta and Italian sausage to be layered right in the casserole, so you'll have nothing to wash while it bakes. The sausage is really the hero of this dish, lending plenty of flavor to the cheesy pasta.

Rachael's hearty soup is a five-star favorite. She says, "This recipe is a quick version of a wonderful soup I had in Mystic, Connecticut — a Portuguese community nestled by the sea in New England. This soup is a winter wonder."

Trisha’s make-ahead sausage casserole is just as good for dinner as it is for breakfast. With sausage, Cheddar and bread, it's a filling meal that will satisfy everyone. Use sage sausage for fragrant, herby results.

Looking for a game day bite? This recipe goes overtime on flavor with all the tasty elements of a slice of sausage pizza rolled into a hand-held party treat. Don't skip some zesty sauce on the sidelines for dipping!

Italian sausage adds a hearty bite to this sheet pan lasagna that's all browned bits and crunchy edges. The thin layers allow the cheese to caramelize, making this the most delicious lasagna you'll ever eat. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like an extra kick of heat.

Sausage balls are a classic party appetizer for a crowd and they couldn’t be simpler — just mix, shape and bake. The addition of biscuit mix makes this recipe fast and easy, which is just what you're looking for when cooking for a crowd. We’ve included thinly sliced scallions in our version for subtle onion flavor and a touch of color.

Ree’s hearty breakfast is a cowboy favorite. She browns sausage in a large skillet, then incorporates flour and milk to form a thick, bubbling gravy. When it's ready, she pours the gravy over flaky buttermilk biscuits for a meal that'll hit the spot.

Two secret ingredients do double-duty in this sausage stew! Fire-roasted canned tomatoes boost the flavor and add smoky backbone, while a Parmesan rind adds a savory, just-slightly-cheesy note and tons of body. And, of course, you can't ignore the filling Italian sausage!

All the flavors of hearty sausage and white bean soup are packed into a tender roasted spaghetti squash. A fork is all it takes to separate the pale orange strands of the gourd into vegetable noodles. We use sweet Italian sausage to complement the squash, but you could certainly swap it out for spicy sausage if you wish.

Broil — instead of boil — gnocchi in this quick sheet pan dinner. Peppers, onions, tomatoes and sausage are the perfect bed for the little potato dumplings, which are crusted with Parmesan and broiled until crispy and tender. Add a spoonful of Parmesan before eating for a salty, cheesy touch!

The recipe for weeknight dinner success? Pizza pockets, stuffed with sweet Italian sausage and three different cheeses. They come together in just 30 minutes, and they're guaranteed to please the kiddos, too!

This popular Mexican breakfast is made with fresh uncooked chorizo, which is sold loose or in links. If yours is the latter, remove it from the casing to fry until well-browned and then add eggs and onions to the mix. Within minutes, you’ll have a hearty breakfast that goes perfectly with tortillas, avocado and pico de gallo.

These small bites are easy to make ahead of time, and then once they're done you can snack on them all day. Plus, with only three ingredients, they couldn't be easier. Don't expect to have leftovers!

Ina’s 5-star pasta recipe has rave reviews. Fans say that the dish has “amazing flavor” and is one “for the whole family to enjoy”. There aren’t many ingredients in this dish so be sure to use the best quality you can find. It will be worth it!

Molly Yeh has an eye for putting the fun in any meal. Here, she translates a fair food classic, corn dogs, into a breakfast-themed dog that will be welcome at any time of day. The sausage is breakfast sausage, and the batter is pancake batter. Once you try it, you'll wonder why you've never made these before!

The best part of this breakfast-inspired mac and cheese is the hash-brown topping. It couldn't be easier: Just thaw frozen hash browns and toss them with butter so they bake up golden and crispy. Sausage and bell peppers round out the rest of this gooey, cheesy meal!

Guy knows that the secret to great gumbo is the roux — keep cooking the flour until it's nice and dark before adding liquid. Be patient! As the flour cooks, it'll mellow into a gorgeous golden-brown.

This dish provides a flavor-packed spin on meat and potatoes. The secret ingredient is the fresh apple, which adds a touch of sweetness that's perfect for the fall season. Pork chops, your choice of poultry sausage and tangy sauerkraut round it all out.

Layers of sausage gravy, cheese and noodles work so magically together, you'll wonder why you never ate lasagna for breakfast before. While the lasagna noodles boil, you'll make a sausage and scallion gravy that acts as the "sauce." Layer it all up and top with mozzarella and Cheddar for the best way to start the day!

Breakfast fare fits in amazingly well at game-day gatherings or weekend hangouts. Wrap your favorite breakfast sausage links in homemade biscuit dough, and serve with maple syrup for dunking. It's such a fun twist on traditional pigs in a blanket; plus, no one ever says "no" to breakfast food!

This dish takes classic rice balls and turns them into a large, impressive main dish. A savory filling, made with Italian sausage, gets tucked inside a cheesy arborio rice shell, then is baked until golden brown. Any extra sausage filling is thinned out with water and served as a sauce on the side!

The classic combination of sausage and peppers come together in a flash in this sheet pan meal. The recipe calls for sweet Italian sausage, but feel free to sub in whatever variation you’re in the mood for. For an extra-filling meal, serve with hoagie rolls and make sandwiches.

Looking for an easy yet impressive dish? Rachael's 30-minute pasta "fake-bake" is prepared primarily on the stove and then thrown under the broiler at the very end just until the cheese melts. Everyone will think it took hours, but you'll know better.

You've never had bratwursts like this before! Kardea simmers the sausage in hard apple cider and beef broth to impart tons of flavor, which only gets better with a little smoke from the grill. Serve with rolls for a DIY brat bar that guests will absolutely love, whether at a game day party or summer cookout.

This Chinese sausage fried rice is not only quick to prepare, but it showcases sweet, savory and meaty ingredients and demonstrates a couple of delicious fried-rice techniques that are a snap to learn. A simple soy-based sauce mixture gets caramelized around the perimeter of the hot wok, a step that helps give the ingredients deeper flavor. And leaving the rice to crisp on the bottom gives the dish a bit of wok hei (“breath of wok”) mimicking the high-heat browning restaurant fried rice is known for.

Kardea says, "This is a surprisingly simple dish for your next grill out. My kielbasa skewers are a crowd favorite — what’s more fun than food on a stick? The charred sausage and vegetables are served alongside a flavorful mustard dipping sauce for the perfect pairing."

Make this homemade sausage for brunch and you'll be the star of the show. Kardea's recipe for DIY breakfast sausage is easy to make and so much better than the store-bought versions. Bonus? These freeze beautifully, so feel free to make them in advance.