Spicy Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb spicy sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the chicken broth, flour, cream, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• This casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.
• This casserole is great served with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.
• You can customize this dish to your taste by adding other vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, or zucchini.