Baked Green Beans (with Sausage)

This Baked Green Beans with Sausage recipe is a side dish full of rich flavor. With only 6-ingredients you can have this dish on the table in under an hour. It’s great to pair with almost any main course, and is perfect for the whole family.

Baked Green Beans are a classic thanksgiving side dish and an amazing recipe for anytime you want to cooker dinner for the family. These green beans can even be taken to a barbecue or party and they are sure to be a crowd pleaser every time!

The best part about these roasted green beans is how simple and easy it is! You can make this the night before Thanksgiving to give yourself extra time during the busy holiday morning, or you could even prepare it for a last minute dinner option or when you need a class, delicious dish quickly!

Some of our favorite ways to eat these baked green beans with sausage are when paired with our other recipes. For example, this recipe would be a great side dish to be paired with our Shrimp and Sausage Skewers. However, these green beans are also perfect for a potluck or get together, and go great with finger foods like our Bratwurst Burnt Ends. No matter how you chose to serve it, this recipe is always a favorite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 6 ingredients. A simple side dish great for any meal!
• Ready in less than 60 minutes. Quick and easy for anyone to make.
• A Classic Recipe. Comfort food made simple!

Ingredients:

• Green beans-The main ingredient in our recipe!
• Bacon grease (melted)-This will be a great, rich flavor component.
• Worcestershire sauce-Another rich flavor perfect for this dish.
• Brown sugar- Adds sweetness to balance out the savory flavors!
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste- Your seasonings that will compliment the green beans.
• Andouille sausage- The meat component that adds texture, protein and flavor.
• Beef broth- This will keep the dish from being dry, allowing a delicious consistency and flavor.

How To Make Baked Green Beans:

• Step 1: Slice and cook sausage on medium-high heat to crisp them up

• Step 2: Drain green beans and add to a glass baking dish
• Step 3: Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir well.

• Step 4: Bake at 350° for 35-40 min.
• Enjoy!

Expert Tips:

• If you are using fresh green beans, it is recommended to blanch them before making this dish. Blanching and roasting green beans is a process that is good for preserving their fresh texture. Fill a pot big enough to hold all your green beans with water and bring to a boil. Let the green beans sit in the water for 2-3 minutes and then remove them. Next place them in a bowl of ice water to shock them. This will preserve the texture and flavor of the vegetables and prepare them to be cooked further. This process is not needed for canned green beans. 
• Using bacon fat to cook your roasted green beans is an important aspect of this recipe’s amazing flavor. Bacon grease provides a unique taste that is hard to achieve with other oils, it gives a rich, smokey aspect to the dish that takes it to the next level.
• Be sure to cook your green beans with sausage for the correct amount of time. Over roasting your dish can lead to a mushy texture in your green beans.
• If you prefer the taste of bacon over sausage, you can swap the meats and use bacon for this recipe. It will be equally as delicious!

What to Serve With Baked Green Beans:

• Garlic Butter Steak Bites
• Slow Cooker French Dips
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Biscuit Bake
• Million Dollar Pasta Bake

Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions:

These baked green beans can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to put them in an airtight container, or they will not remain fresh. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the best flavor to add to roasted green beans? Flavors like garlic, onion, bacon, and herbs such as parsley and thyme pair excellently with green beans!

What vegetables go well with sausage? Our favorites are bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and even onions.

How do I keep my green beans from being mushy? If using canned green beans, make sure you don’t overcook them, because this can cause a mushy, unappealing texture. If using fresh green beans, blanching the beans before cooking them is a great way to preserve the texture.

More Easy Side Dish Recipes To Try:

• Fried Potato Cakes
• Easy Grape Salad
• Loaded Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
• Apple Pie Baked Beans

Baked Green Beans

This Baked Green Beans with Sausage recipe is a side dish full of rich flavor. With only 6-ingredients you can have this dish on the table in under an hour. It's great to pair with almost any main course, and is perfect for the whole family.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cans green beans (15oz)
• 1/4 cup bacon grease (melted)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
• 14 oz andouille sausage with rendered fat
• 1 cup beef broth

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Instructions

• Slice and cook sausage on med high heat to crisp up
• Drain green beans and add to glass baking dish
• Add rest of ingredients and stir well
• Bake at 350° for 35-40 min. Enjoy!

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Notes

• If you are using fresh green beans, it is recommended to blanch them before making this dish. Blanching and roasting green beans is a process that is good for preserving their fresh texture. Fill a pot big enough to hold all your green beans with water and bring to a boil. Let the green beans sit in the water for 2-3 minutes and then remove them. Next place them in a bowl of ice water to shock them. This will preserve the texture and flavor of the vegetables and prepare them to be cooked further. This process is not needed for canned green beans. 
• Using bacon fat to cook your green beans is an important aspect of this recipe's amazing flavor. Bacon grease provides a unique taste that is hard to achieve with other oils, it gives a rich, smokey aspect to the dish that takes it to the next level.
• Be sure to cook your green beans for the correct amount of time. Over roasting your dish can lead to a mushy texture in your green beans.
• If you prefer the taste of bacon over sausage, you can swap the meats and use bacon for this recipe. It will be equally as delicious!
• These baked green beans can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to put them in an airtight container, or they will not remain fresh.