Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Sausage:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the sausage, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula or wooden spoon.
• Cook the sausage until it’s browned and cooked through.
• Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set it aside.

3. Saute Onion and Garlic:

• In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
• Saute for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

4. Prepare the Casserole Dish:

• Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
• Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish.

5. Add Sausage and Green Beans:

• Spread the cooked sausage over the potatoes.
• Arrange the green bean pieces on top of the sausage.

6. Layer and Season:

• Add the remaining potato slices over the green beans.
• Season the layers with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

7. Mix Broth and Cream:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth and heavy cream.
• Pour this mixture evenly over the casserole.

8. Top with Cheese:

• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

9. Bake:

• Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

10. Uncover and Continue Baking: – Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

11. Garnish and Serve: – If desired, garnish the Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole with fresh parsley before serving.