(Family Features) – When you want to bring the family together for a great meal this holiday season but don’t have a lot of time to cook, stock up on flavorful ingredients to make your job easy and your whole family happy.
Whether you’re serving a hearty breakfast, fun party appetizers or a casual dinner, using Johnsonville Sausage is a simple way to make your recipes taste more delicious than ever. With all the spices and seasonings you need included right in the sausage, you’ll save time and have a flavorful meal sure to bring your family together this holiday season.
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Italian Sausage Lasagna
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles uncooked
- 1 16- ounce package Johnsonville Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 large container of chunky pasta sauce
- 1 15- ounce container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups chopped fresh spinach packed
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Sauté Italian sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is browned; drain. Add pasta sauce to sausage mixture and set aside.
- In medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and spread 1 cup sauce mixture on the bottom. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread 1/4 cup ricotta cheese mixture on noodles and layer on 1 cup sauce mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup spinach and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat this whole process 3 more times starting with the noodles; top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to finish.
- Bake uncovered in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Holiday Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 packages 12 ounces each Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links
- 6 English muffins cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 cup 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup red pepper chopped
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
Instructions
- Cook sausage according to package directions. Cool slightly; cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, layer half the English muffin cubes and half the cooked sausage. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter and top with the cheese, onion and red pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over casserole. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Uncover and bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes.
Old-Fashioned Italian Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 16- ounce package Johnsonville Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine egg, milk and breadcrumbs. Let stand for 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add sausage; mix well. Shape into meatballs.
- In a large skillet, sauté meatballs in olive oil until golden brown and no longer pink.
- Serve with your favorite pasta sauce and noodles.
Sausage Dippers
Ingredients
- 3 packages Johnsonville Smoked Sausage such as Beddar with Cheddar, BOLD Jalapeno & Cheddar or Chili Cheese, Smoked Turkey, Turkey with Cheddar or Polish sausage
- Spicy Hot Buffalo Sauce
- 2 cups Blue Cheese Dressing
- 1/2 cup butter cubed
- 1 bottle 12 ounces hot sauce
- 1 bottle 16 ounces blue cheese salad dressing
- Orange Bourbon Barbecue Dip
- 1 cup bourbon or original barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- Chinese Dipping Sauce
- 1 jar 7 ounces hoisin sauce
- 1 jar 7 ounces plum sauce
- Creamy Mustard Dip
- 1 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- Cajun Mustard Dip
- 1 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Hot pepper sauce to taste
Instructions
- Sausage Dippers:
- Cut sausage links into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until lightly browned and heated through. Serve with toothpicks and dipping sauces.
- Spicy Hot Buffalo Sauce:
- In microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and hot sauce. Cover and microwave on high for about 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Serve buffalo sauce in one bowl and blue cheese dressing in another bowl. Yield: 2 cups Buffalo Sauce plus 2 cups Blue Cheese Dressing
- Orange Bourbon Barbecue Dip:
- In microwave-safe bowl, combine barbecue sauce and orange marmalade. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 1 1/4 cups
- Chinese Dipping Sauce:
- In microwave-safe bowl, combine hoisin sauce and plum sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 1 1/2 cups
- Creamy Mustard Dip:
- In a bowl, combine the mustard, sour cream and horseradish. Yield: 1 1/3 cups
- Cajun Mustard Dip:
- In a bowl, combine the mustard, seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Yield: 1 cup