30 Smoked Sausage Recipes For Some Sizzling Dishes!

October 4, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Smoked sausage is a great ingredient for spicing up practically any dish. This is why there are so many smoked sausage recipes for you to choose from! From easy fry ups to pastas and casseroles, there really is no end to the many dishes you can prepare. So, go ahead and check out these recipes for yourself! 

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1. Smoked Sausage Potato Skillet

This is a recipe that works just as well for breakfast or dinner and is sure to be a hit with everyone! First begin by seasoning and sauteing the baby potatoes. Then, cook up the smoked sausage and veggies in aromatics, herbs, and stock before adding in potatoes and making sure everything is tossed in the flavorful sauce! 

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Smoked Sausage Potato Skillet

2. Smoked Sausage Jambalaya 

What’s not to love about this recipe! Here, smoked sausage and rice are simmered in a tomato and stock broth and are flavored with the most incredible herbs and spices. Simply cook all the ingredients in one pan and in less than half an hour you will have the most fragrant meal! 

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Smoked Sausage Jambalaya 

3. Classic Smoked Sausage and Peppers

It doesn’t get any easier than this dish but don’t worry, this skillet is still incredibly delicious! All you need to do is to saute the smoked sausage before adding in peppers, onions, and herbs. Fry until everything is cooked through and then take off the heat. Sprinkle with parmesan and enjoy! 

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Classic Smoked Sausage and Peppers

4. Smoked Sausage Gumbo

Not only does this recipe produce the most delicious gumbo, but it takes so little effort on your part too! Begin by browning the smoked sausage, peppers, and onions. Then, add this, other veggies, herbs, spices, tomatoes, and broth. Let everything simmer for several hours before serving with rice! 

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Smoked Sausage Gumbo

5. Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese

This recipe gives you a great way to add even more flavor to your mac and cheese! Start by making a super rich homemade cheese sauce. Once done, add in cooked pasta and smoked sausage and stir well. Serve while warm! 

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Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese

6. Smoked Sausage Breakfast Scramble

This breakfast scramble is made entirely on the grill, ensuring that your meal has that gorgeous smoky flavor to it! The potatoes are cooked in a skillet on the grill until golden brown while the smoked sausage and onions are grilled right beside it. Then, whip up some scrambled eggs, combine with cheese and serve everything together! 

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Smoked Sausage Breakfast Scramble

7. Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage 

This creamy, aromatic cabbage soup is so good and it is taken to another level with the help of the smoked sausage! Cabbage, carrots, and potatoes are simmered in a chicken broth before being flavored with thyme, caraway seeds, and cooked smoked sausage! 

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Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage 

8. Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut 

This is another super cozy meal that can be especially welcome during colder months! In this recipe, smoked sausage is cooked with onions, apples, sauerkraut, apple juice, and brown sugar. The dish is ready to serve when the juices are reduced and the flavors have been absorbed! 

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Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut 

9. Smoked Sausage Chili

Adding smoked sausage to chili can be a great way to add a more complex flavor into the mix! This dish comes together quite quickly. Saute the veggies and then simmer everything in tomatoes, beans, and spices for a while before adding in the smoked sausage. Serve while warm! 

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Smoked Sausage Chili

10. Smoked Sausage and Lentil Stew

If your lentil soups of the past have felt a little boring then this is the recipe that you need to try out! The sausage adds a delicious smokiness and helps to bulk up the soup even further. The lentils and sausage are cooked in the most delicious and fragrant gravy too! 

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Smoked Sausage and Lentil Stew

11. Smoked Sausage Tacos

This is a great way to switch things up if you are tired of eating the same old tacos! Here, your taco filling is made by sauteing smoked sausage, peppers, and onions together. Squeeze a bit of lime over this and add to tortillas. Top the tacos with your favorite fresh veggies! 

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Smoked sausage Tacos

12. Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta

This is a luxurious and flavorful smoked sausage dish! The star of the show is a flavorful and creamy sauce that is whipped up in no time at all. Once the sauce is done, add in cooked pasta and smoked sausage. Then top with parmesan cheese and parsley and serve! 

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Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta

13. Smoked Sausage Stuffing Muffins

These savory and smoky muffins are an excellent substitute for bread rolls at dinner! For these muffins, simply saute the smoked sausage and veggies. Then, add in cornbread stuffing mix along with broth and eggs and mix well. Spoon this batter into muffin cups and then bake until golden brown! 

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Smoked Sausage Stuffing Muffins

14. Black Bean and Smoked Sausage Soup

This hearty dish is sure to be the perfect pick me up when you need something warm and delicious! Begin by simmering the beans and veggies in a fragrant broth until tender. In the meantime, brown the smoked sausage and add this into the soup towards the end along with some sherry! 

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Black Bean and Smoked Sausage Soup

15. Cheesy Smoked Sausage Broccoli Pasta 

Can’t be bothered with cooking several things at once? Well, with this delicious recipe, all of the ingredients come together in a single pot! The smoked sausage and pasta are cooked in broth, cream, and milk. When the pasta is almost done, stir in broccoli and cheese and cook for a little longer! 

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Cheesy Smoked Sausage Broccoli Pasta 

16. Smoked Sausage with Eggplant and Herbs Pie

This is a great dish if you are looking to switch things up at mealtime! Begin by sauteing eggplant, other veggies, and smoked sausage with herbs and seasonings. Once cooked, stir in some feta cheese. Then, pack up this filling between two sheets of puff pastry and bake until golden brown! 

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Smoked Sausage with Eggplant and Herbs Pie

17. Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Boil

A boil is a lot easier to make then you might realize – let this recipe guide the way! First, boil potatoes, corn, shrimp, and smoked sausage in water that has been seasoned with Old Bay seasoning. Then, add the ingredients to a skillet with cajun butter in it and make sure everything is coated well before stirring! 

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Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Boil

18. Smoked Sausage Cornbread 

Can you think of a yummier way to add even more flavor to your cornbread? If the answer is no, then you have to check out this recipe! Begin by making the cornbread batter. Then, stir in shredded cheese and chunks of smoked sausage. Pour this into a baking pan and bake until golden brown! 

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Smoked Sausage Cornbread 

19. Smoked Sausage, Kale, and Quinoa

This is just the dish that you need to prepare when you are feeling like something healthy but you also want to add flavor to your meal. In this recipe, the smoked sausage, kale, and sage are sauteed together before they are cooked with the quinoa in broth. Stir in dried cranberries for the finishing touch! 

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Smoked Sausage, Kale, and Quinoa

20. Cheesy Grits Smoked Sausage Casserole 

This is a decadent and delicious casserole! You first cook up the smoked sausage and the veggies. Then, cook the grits in broth before stirring in eggs and milk as well as some cheddar and parmesan cheese. Add in the sausage and veggies, pour into a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake! 

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Cheesy Grits Smoked Sausage Casserole 

21. Smoked Sausage Pizza

With pizza recipes like these you don’t need to order out! For this recipe you make up a delicious sauce and spread it over rolled out dough. Top with plenty of mozzarella cheese, smoked sausage, and veggies. Bake until golden brown and serve! 

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Smoked Sausage Pizza

22. Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet

This recipe shows you the perfect way to make a filling and healthy dish taste good! Here, smoked sausage, zucchini, and yellow squash are cooked in aromatics and tomatoes and seasoned with herbs. It is simple but good! 

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Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Skillet

23. Cheese Potato Smoked Sausage Skillet

It certainly doesn’t get any more indulgent than this recipe! Here, boiled potatoes and smoked sausage are coated in a silky homemade cheese sauce. This is then topped off with even more shredded cheese and then baked until melted and golden brown! 

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Cheese Potato Smoked Sausage Skillet

24. Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Risotto

If you want to class things up a little, give this recipe a try! Begin by sauteing the mushrooms and veggies before adding in the risotto. Cook all of this in smoked chicken broth. Once done, stir in parmesan cheese and smoked sausage. Then, top with more sausage and cheese before serving! 

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Smoked sausage and Mushroom Risotto

25. Smoked Sausage Quesadilla 

This is such a simple recipe but one that is going to bring a smile to your face when you bite into these quesadillas! Layer a tortilla with shredded cheese and smoked sausage chunks. Add another tortilla on top and then cook on both sides until the cheese is melted. Cut and serve! 

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Smoked Sausage Quesadilla 

26. BBQ Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage 

This recipe is great for a side dish for a barbecue or simply when you want to spice up a dinner! In this recipe, you add smoked sausage cooked in aromatics to the baked beans along with bacon and a homemade barbecue sauce. Bake until this is bubbling! 

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BBQ Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage 

27. Smoked Sausage with Sweet Potato Skillet

The sweetness of the potatoes and the smokiness of the sausage perfectly complement each other! As an added bonus, this recipe is so easy to make too. Just fry up sweet potatoes and onions before adding smoked sausage into the mix. Brown everything and serve! 

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Smoked Sausage with Sweet Potato Skillet

28. Ground Beef and Smoked Sausage Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is going to revolutionize stuffed peppers with this barbecue inspired dish! Grill the smoked sausage, meat, and onions. Then, spoon this into bell peppers that have been hollowed out. Top with cheese and then cook until all the flavors are combined! 

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Ground Beef and Smoked Sausage Stuffed Peppers

29. Smoked Sausage Salad

Really dress up your salad with some smoked sausage! Here, the smoked sausage is tossed in smoky spices and then browned. Then, make up a cabbage slaw and drizzle it with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette. Add the smoked sausage on top and enjoy! 

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Smoked Sausage Salad

30. Smoked Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole 

This casserole certainly makes it a lot easier to wake up in the morning! Layer shredded potatoes at the bottom of a baking pan. Top this with sauteed veggies and smoked sausage. Pour an egg and milk mix over this and then bake until golden brown! 

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Smoked Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole 

Well, there you go – all the many ways that you can use smoked sausage! It is clear that this ingredient is a lot more versatile than you may have realized. From skillet dishes to casseroles, there are plenty of options to choose from. So, go ahead and try some out to discover your favorites! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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