Description
Unusual Fall Casseroles That Will Surprise Your Taste Buds combine sweet potatoes, spicy sausage, apples, pecans, and cheddar cheese for a delightful medley of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures — perfect for autumn meals.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 lb spicy sausage, removed from casings
- 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Layer half of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the apples, cooked sausage, and half of the pecans. Repeat the layers with remaining sweet potatoes, apples, and pecans.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sausage spiciness to your preference; mild sausage works for less heat.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
- Optional: drizzle maple syrup over the top before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American