Check out over 40 recipes using ground sausage as the star of the show! Get ideas for pork breakfast sausage, chorizo, turkey sausage, Italian sausage, & more.
Love a good sausage recipe? Then today's post is for you! I've got you covered from breakfast to dinner in this collection of over 40 recipes.
I tried to find recipes that were a little bit outside the box for this post. You'll get ideas for breakfast casseroles, yummy bite-sized appetizers, pastas, and even casseroles in this post.
And don't think we're limited to just pork sausage with the recipes I'm about to show you. It has a great selection of turkey sausage, chorizo, breakfast sausage, and Italian sausage in a collection of recipes with serious flavor depth.
Let's take a look at over 40 delicious ground sausage recipes that are perfect for any meal or flavor profile!
Breakfast Recipes with Ground Sausage
CrockPot Breakfast Casserole
Every bite of this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is loaded with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, holidays, or a brunch!
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Sausage Burritos with Eggs & Veggies
Get ready for a breakfast game-changer! These egg and sausage burritos are so easy to make and packed with protein - perfect for those crazy busy mornings when you need something quick and delicious.
Sausage Burritos with Eggs & Veggies
Photo credit: fannetastic food
Mexican chorizo and eggs
This chorizo and eggs recipe is a super easy way to add some spice to your morning, making breakfast anything but boring.
Mexican chorizo and eggs
Photo credit: In the Kitch
Sausage Gravy
Who doesn't love a good comfort food classic? This sausage gravy recipe is simple to make and perfect for topping warm biscuits.
Sausage Gravy
Photo credit: 24 Bite
Sausage Crepes with Maple Béchamel Sauce
Get ready to impress with these sausage crepes topped with a dreamy maple bechamel sauce! This recipe is the perfect mix of savory and sweet, making breakfast feel extra special.
Sausage Crepes with Maple Béchamel Sauce
Photo credit: Erica's Recipes
High Protein Mcgriddle Bites
Meet your new favorite breakfast hack! These protein McGriddle bites are super easy to whip up and packed with all the flavor you love, perfect for a quick, satisfying start to your day.
High Protein Mcgriddle Bites
Photo credit: Basics with Bails
Sausage Breakfast Strata
Say hello to a breakfast winner! This sausage breakfast strata is a breeze to make and loaded with savory goodness, perfect for a hearty start to your day or a weekend brunch crowd-pleaser.
Sausage Breakfast Strata
Photo credit: CC's Table
Snack & Appetizer Recipes Using Ground Sausage
Rotel Sausage Dip in the Instant Pot
Rotel Sausage Dip uses Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and hot breakfast sausage for an irresistible queso appetizer. Make in the Instant Pot, Crock Pot, or microwave!
Rotel Dip
Smoked Shotgun Shells
These smoked shotgun shells are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them a perfect appetizer or party treat that'll have everyone coming back for more.
Smoked Shotgun Shells
Photo credit: Umamiology
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are super easy to make and bursting with savory goodness, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a tasty snack.
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Photo credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop
Italian Nachos
Ready for a fun twist on a classic? These Italian nachos are loaded with flavor and perfect for a casual get-together with friends.
Italian Nachos
Photo credit: Happy Honey Kitchen
Turkey Chorizo Sliders
Spice up your burger game with these turkey chorizo sliders. They are easy to make and a great choice for a delicious, satisfying snack.
Turkey Chorizo Sliders
Photo credit: Baking Beauty
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
This simple recipe for cream cheese sausage balls only has 4 ingredients! Mix Bisquick, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and breakfast sausage for an easy breakfast favorite.
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
For a fun twist, let's change it up a little with these Red Lobster Sausage Balls! Use Red Lobster baking mix to give your sausage balls a ton of flavor.
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
Loaded Nacho Dip
Get ready to indulge in flavor with this loaded nacho dip! Packed with all your favorite nacho toppings, it's perfect for parties or a cozy night in with friends.
Loaded Nacho Dip
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker
Easy Mini Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry
These mini sausage rolls with puff pastry have a savory blend of sausage wrapped in flaky pastry, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures that's perfect for any occasion.
Easy Mini Sausage Rolls with Puff Pastry
Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic
Cheesy Sausage Rotel Cups
This recipe for Cheesy Sausage Rotel Cups combines the flavors of spicy sausage, Rotel tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, and Velveeta in crispy mini phyllo shells. These are individual-serving appetizers with lots of texture and spicy flavor!
Sausage Rotel Cups
Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs
Meet Armadillo Eggs: jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and breakfast sausage, wrapped in bacon, and smoked to spicy, creamy perfection—perfect for your next cookout or tailgate!
Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs
Photo credit: Smoked Meat Sunday
Soups with Ground Sausage
Sausage Potato Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of this sausage, cheese, and potato soup from Love From the Oven. It's so hearty, with a creamy texture and packed with flavor.
Sausage Potato Soup
Photo credit: Love From the Oven
Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Enjoy a hearty bowl of pumpkin sausage soup! This savory blend of sausage and creamy pumpkin is perfect for whenever you're craving a comforting, flavorful dish.
Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Photo credit: Mae's Menu
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
This easy recipe for Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is a great copycat for the Olive Garden soup. Loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, and kale!
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Try this creamy tortellini soup—it's comforting and satisfying with tender tortellini and rich, savory flavors, perfect for a cozy meal any day.
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Photo credit: Simple and Fraiche
Thick Chili
Dive into a thick chili recipe that's loaded with flavor! It's hearty and satisfying, packed with savory ingredients that make it perfect for a filling meal.
Thick Chili
Photo credit: The Allergen Free Kitchen
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale
This hearty Italian sausage soup with potato and kale is packed with sausage, tender potatoes, and kale. It's a delicious choice for a satisfying meal.
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale
Photo credit: Mandi of the Mountains
Casseroles Featuring Sausage
Sausage Shepherd's Pie
Try this sausage shepherd's pie - a tasty twist on the classic! With sausage, hearty veggies, and a creamy potato topping that'll leave you wanting seconds, it's a great way to spice up dinner.
Sausage Shepherd's Pie
Photo credit: Balanced with Jess
Sausage Goulash
Try this easy goulash recipe, featuring sausage, tomatoes, and a blend of spices for a hearty, flavorful dish.
Sausage Goulash
Photo credit: Kelly Neil
Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
Make this homemade Jiffy Cornbread Dressing recipe for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Made with sausage, celery, and onions for a rich, savory side dish.
Sausage Cornbread Dressing
Baked Gnocchi
Get ready to dig into baked gnocchi! This dish has tender gnocchi baked to perfection with a creamy sauce and gooey cheese.
Baked Gnocchi
Photo credit: Cook Dinner Tonight
Pizza Casserole
Pizza casserole is a yummy combo of pepperoni, cheese, and marinara sauce baked with pasta. It’s a definite hit for dinnertime!
Pizza Casserole
Photo credit: Living Chirpy
Pasta Dishes with Ground Sausage
Sausage Pesto Pasta with Rapini
With this pesto orecchiette with rapini and sausage, you'll savor flavorful sausage, rapini, and a zesty pesto sauce that's tossed with orecchiette pasta.
Sausage Pesto Pasta with Rapini
Photo credit: The Heirloom Pantry
Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta
Italian chicken sausage pasta includes chicken sausage, flavorful herbs, and hearty pasta, creating a satisfying and delicious meal that's perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends.
Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta
Photo credit: Happy Gut Lucky
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Indulge in rigatoni with sweet turkey sausage and creamy pumpkin sauce. This dish creates a flavorful and comforting pasta meal that would be perfect for cooler fall months.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Photo credit: Craving Something Healthy
Cantina Style Shrimp Risotto with Fresh Corn and Chorizo
Try this cantina-style shrimp risotto with fresh corn and chorizo! It combines succulent shrimp, sweet corn, and flavorful chorizo in a creamy risotto—a dish that brings together bold flavors for a satisfying meal.
Cantina Style Shrimp Risotto with Fresh Corn and Chorizo
Photo credit: Good Grief Cook
Easy Gluten Free Sausage and Fennel Pasta Recipe
With sausage fennel pasta with mushrooms and spinach, you'll get a gluten-free, dairy-free dish that combines savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and nutritious spinach for a satisfying meal.
Easy Gluten Free Sausage and Fennel Pasta Recipe
Photo credit: Mary's Whole Life
Miscellaneous Ground Sausage Recipes
Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza
Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is a must-try for those pizza lovers out there! This dish features a thick, buttery crust that's filled with layers of cheese, sausage, and tomato sauce.
Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza
Photo credit: Art of Natural Living
Drunken Clams with Italian Sausage and Polenta
How amazing does this Drunken Clams with Italian Sausage and Polenta from The Forked Spoon look? Savor the flavors of drunken clams, Italian sausage, and creamy polenta in this hearty and satisfying dish.
Drunken Clams with Italian Sausage and Polenta
Photo credit: The Forked Spoon
Chorizo Fried Rice
Enjoy a twist on traditional fried rice with chorizo fried rice. It includes spicy chorizo sausage and vegetables tossed with rice for a flavorful meal that's quick and satisfying.
Chorizo Fried Rice
Photo credit: The Rice Chick
Beef and Sausage Italian Meatloaf
Check out this Beef & Sausage meatloaf recipe, made with ground turkey, Italian sausage, and a mix of savory spices and herbs. It's a delicious way to shake things up that's great for a healthy dinner.
Beef and Sausage Italian Meatloaf
Photo credit: Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Beans
These slow cooker loaded baked beans are packed with bacon, molasses, and tangy barbecue sauce for a side dish with a kick!
Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Beans
Photo credit: Cooking With Carlee
Dirty Rice
This Dirty Rice is a Cajun classic! Spicy sausage, bell peppers, and Cajun seasonings make it both spicy and hearty...perfect as a meal all by itself.
Dirty Rice
Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen
Pork Dumplings
These juicy pork dumplings are like little pockets of happiness—perfect for satisfying your dumpling cravings or just pretending you're a master chef.
Pork Dumplings
Photo credit: Dished By Kate
What's your favorite recipe in this collection? Let me know in the comments below!
Leslie Lambert is a lifestyle writer and content creator specializing in home organization, family recipes, and intentional living. With 16 years of experience in blogging and digital storytelling, she helps busy women create calm, purposeful homes they love.
