Smoked Sausage Casserole

This was one of the first recipes I ever learned. It's easy and great for introducing kids or young adults to cooking. The best part is - it tastes great too! My family loves when I make this dish and the ease in which it's prepared is still appreciated all these years after it was first mastered.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained
• 1 (1 pound) package smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil; cook peas in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Mix peas, sausage, corn, chili sauce, onion, basil, black pepper, and 1 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese together in a 3-quart casserole dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over casserole and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.