Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, add the potatoes. Drizzle them with oil and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of Slap Ya Mama. Toss until they are evenly coated and glossy. Set the bowl aside because you will use it again in Step 5.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook them for 2-3 minutes. You want them slightly under-done. Drain them using a colander and rinse them under cold water. Set them aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a small drizzle of oil, about 1 tablespoon. Brown the sausage for 3-4 minutes. Add the diced onions and cook them for 2-3 minutes until they become soft. Add garlic and cook it for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of Slap Ya Mama, combine, and remove the mixture from the heat.
- Add the sausage mixture to the bowl with the seasoned potatoes. Add the green beans and pour in ½ cup of heavy cream. Combine everything together until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to your casserole dish and spread it evenly. Cover it with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese evenly on top. Bake the casserole uncovered for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Potatoes: Yellow potatoes work especially well because they become creamy and buttery as they bake. Cutting them into evenly sized 1-inch pieces helps them cook at the same rate. Substitutions: Russet potatoes, red potatoes, or sweet potatoes.
Oil: I used olive oil for this recipe, but avocado oil, melted butter, or bacon grease can be used instead.
Slap Ya Mama Seasoning: This Cajun seasoning adds spice, saltiness, garlic flavor, and depth all at once. Substitutions: Tony Chachere's seasoning, Creole seasoning, Cajun seasoning blends, or a mixture of garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper can be used instead.
Kielbasa Sausage: Kielbasa adds a smoky, savory flavor to this dish. Substitutions: Smoked sausage, andouille sausage for extra spice, turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or plant-based sausage alternatives.
Onion: Onions add sweetness and depth. Substitutions: I used a yellow onion but you can use a red or white onion, shallots, or sweet onions.
Garlic: Fresh garlic adds warmth and savory flavor. Substitutions: Garlic paste, roasted garlic, or garlic powder can be used instead.
Fresh Green Beans: Fresh green beans add freshness, color, and texture. Substitutions: Frozen green beans, asparagus, broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, or canned green beans that have been drained well.
Heavy Cream: Heavy cream lightly coats the ingredients and creates a creamy texture without turning the casserole into soup. Substitutions: Half-and-half, evaporated milk, cream cheese mixed with milk, sour cream, or dairy-free cream alternatives.
Cheese: For this recipe I used a taco blend cheese mix. Substitutions: Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, pepper jack, or smoked gouda.