Here’s how to make the most of sausage for every meal of the day.

Combining a jar of Alfredo sauce, smoked Gouda, and whole milk ricotta guarantees cheesy pasta.

This one-skillet pasta will be your family’s new favorite.

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Pancetta and cured pork belly make this pasta dish a meat lover’s dream.

If you’re able to’t find pancetta, substitute it for everyone’s favorite: bacon.

Serving with steamed rice helps complete this meal.

Smoky Sausage-and-Collard Stuffed Shells

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This sausage dish, delivered in one package, offers a taste of every flavor in one bite.

Italian sausage is best for this dish.

Sausage Rolls

This simple finger food is an excellent snack at any time of the day.

Baked Ziti with Sausage

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The spiced pork sausage, combined with bread crumbs and herbs, is wrapped in a flaky puff pastry.

Substitute herbed chicken sausage or Andouille sausage for this recipe’s Italian sausage if you prefer.

Any smoked sausage works well in this dish if Conecuh is unavailable in your supermarket.

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Before serving, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with additional pepper.

Orange zest adds a citrusy, tangy flavoring to the glaze on top of these buns.

Sweet Pepper Pasta With Sausage

This colorful meal comes together in just 30 minutes.

Bacon-Wrapped Sausage-and-Asparagus Bundles

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Any fresh sweet peppers work well in this dish, but we prefer tender baby bells.

When ready to serve, top this dish with cheese and basil.

Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls

We’ve made sausage balls even more Southern with the addition ofpimiento cheese.

Sausage Rolls

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Freeze the sausage balls raw, and only bake what you need.

Add a little spice by chopping and stirring Poblano chile and bell peppers into this dish.

This free-form lasagna-like dish is great for leftovers.

Smoky Split Pea-and-Sausage Soup

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Perfect for weekend brunch or a weeknight breakfast-inspired dinner.

Layers of biscuits and sausage mixture blend into a delicious savory dish under a blanket of cheesy biscuits.

It’s a meal both kids and parents can agree to love.

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Feel free to add more vegetables for even more options.

We recommend serving crusty French bread on the side.

Substitute any smoked sausage if you might’t find this recipe’s Conecuh sausage.

Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage

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Get your skillet piping hot, then brown the sausages and potatoes for about 10 minutes.

Don’t skimp when adding the Monterey Jack cheese.

The most challenging part of preparing this meal is husking the corn.

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

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In one skillet, you’re able to have a fresh seafood and sausage dish.

Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole

This casserole is cheesy, savory, and delicious.

If desired, you’ve got the option to substitute the hot sausage for mild.

Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole

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Gruyere cheese perfectly browns when topping this dish and adds a nutty flavoring.

Choose any white bean you prefer, but cannellini works well with this recipe.

Instead of mild Italian sausage, use a hot variety for a spicy soup.

Sausage-Pimiento Cheese Pasta Rollups

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The contrasting cheeses, Gruyere and sharp Cheddar, deliver a cheesy punch.

This dish has everyone’s favorite ingredients for a breakfast bake.

The smoky sausage flavoring pairs perfectly with the cheesy tomatoes and eggs.

Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Bake

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Sausage Bread

you’re able to pull this bread together with just a handful of ingredients.

The slice-and-bake nature of this recipe makes it ideal for serving as a party appetizer.

Serve with pesto or marinara sauce for dipping.

Broccoli-Sausage Pizza

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Substitute any hickory-smoked sausage for the Conecuh sausage in this recipe.

Carefully cook the roux until it turns the color of an old copper penny or darker.

Cheese-And-Sausage Quiche

you could use homemade or store-bought pie crust as the base for thisquiche recipe.

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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Great for any meal of the day, cheese-and-sausage quiche will be your family’s favorite go-to meal.

Customize this dish by adding any extra vegetables you like.

Sausage-And-Collard Greens Stew

Classic Southern flavors are combined with Italian-inspired ingredients to create one comforting soup.

Sausage-Potato Frittata

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The slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting in this recipe.

Stir in the pasta and heavy cream just before serving.

Sausage-Stuffed Squash

Delicata squash is an excellent base for a sausage filling becausethe skin is edible.

Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

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This throw in of squash is similar to zucchini and has a mild, delicate flavor.

Skillet Sausage ‘n’ Rice

You’rejust one skilletand 20 minutes away from enjoying this easy weeknight meal.

Quick cooking brown rice cuts down the preparation time for this dish.

Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Use a soft French bread that can soak up all the sage-spiced broth.

Chicken And Sausage Gumbo

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This classic recipe will satisfy both beginners and expert Cajun cooks.

White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts

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ensure your roux reaches a chocolate brown color before you stir in the sausage and chicken.

Rotel Sausage Dip

This old-schoolcheese dipstars Chorizo sausage and Ro-Tel tomatoes and chiles.

Get out your slow cooker and a package of Velveeta and relive the parties of decades past.

Sausage-and-Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Cornmeal Biscuits

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Tortellini Soup

This comforting soup starts with a savory base of Italian sausage and crushed tomato.

The longer you simmer it, the thicker and more flavorful it will be.

Once you’re satisfied, throw in the tortellini and kale for a heartwarming and hearty meal.

Cheesy Tomato-and-Sausage Strata

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For a more filling version, serve this stew-like meal over hot white rice.

Hot ground sausage is used instead of regular to give the tasty appetizer a bit of spice.

Garnish with scallions before serving.

Sausage Bread

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Sausage And Egg Casserole

This sausage and egg casserole is a crowd-pleaser.

In less than an hour, you have a protein-packed hearty breakfast for your hungry group.

If you’d like to serve something on the side, consider bacon orhomemade biscuits.

Rasberry Family Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

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Buy pre-made cornbread from the store to cut down on prep time.

Drizzle maple syrup on the casserole before serving.

the sausage and gravy mix is hearty and comforting.

Cheese-and-Sausage Quiche

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Hot ground sausage is used for an added kick.

Sausage Balls

This sausage ball recipe will soon become a staple in your appetizer rotation.

They also make for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

Sausage-and-Collard Greens Stew

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Garnish with chives before serving.

Day-old sourdough bread gives the strata its crave-worthy texture.

Italian sausage is mixed in for a hearty breakfast.

Sausage-Stuffed Squash

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Consider serving with butterycorn on the cobor a refreshing fruit salad.

Skillet Sausage ‘n’ Rice

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Sausage Stuffing

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Cabbage and noodles with smoked sausage in a serving bowl with a serving spoon on a table with napkins, water glass, and carafe of water.

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Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos

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Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo plated serving with a glass of water and extra sliced green onions

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Southern Living Ultimate Veggie Kebabs With Smoked Sausage on a platter to serve

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Rotel Dip

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Tortellini Soup

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Southern Living Cream Cheese Sausage Balls in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Fancy Pigs in Blankets on a plate to serve with sauce

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Southern Living Sausage Hash Brown Casserole in the dish with a serving taken out and two glasses of orange juice

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Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Fennel

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Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

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Southern Living Pimento Cheese Sausage Rolls in the baking dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Sausage-Kale Strata in the pan ready to serve

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Sausage and Pepper Mini Subs on a platter to serve with mustard beside

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