Sausage casserole is a hearty dish that has become a family favourite for us. It is easy to put together and cook in the Ninja Foodi, perfect for a quick mid-week dinner!
How To Make A Sausage Casserole In A Ninja Foodi
The Ninja Foodi is ideal for making a quick sausage casserole. By using the pressure cooker function you will be reducing the cooking time when compared to cooking a traditional sausage casserole on the hob, or, an even slower way, a slow cooker sausage casserole – although this is perfect for those days when you are out of the house!
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What You Need:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8-12 sausages
- 6 rashers bacon, chopped
- 4 carrots
- Frozen peas (or alternative green vegetable of your choice)
- Passata or tinned tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 300ml vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper according to taste
The beauty of any casserole is that you can vary the ingredients that you include. For example, you can add what seasonal vegetables you have available, or just bulk the above ingredient list out by including celery, leeks and perhaps some new potatoes.
You can use any type of sausage, I used chipolatas but other varieties work just as well.
Making It:
Sausages always taste better when they have been browned. You can do this directly in the Ninja Foodi, or separately under a grill. I browned them using the ‘Sear/Saute’ function in the Ninja Foodi, together with the onions, but I found they didn’t really brown up enough. Next time I will try sealing them using the air fryer function.
Add the remaining ingredients and give everything a good stir.
Switch to the pressure cooker function, place the pressure cooker lid on the Ninja Foodi and set it to ‘seal.’ Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes and then let it release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.
The pressure cooker will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure so remember to factor this into your cooking time.
What To Serve With A Sausage Casserole
If you haven’t included potatoes in the Ninja Foodi you can serve with your choice of side. I love sausage casserole with mashed potato but you can serve it with your favourite side!
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I hope you enjoyed this Ninja Foodi Sausage Casserole recipe. Let me know in the comments if you make it!
Ninja Foodi Sausage Casserole
Sausage casserole is the ideal comfort food and it is even easier to make in a Ninja Foodi!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 8-12 sausages
- 6 rashers bacon*, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 250g frozen peas (or alternative green vegetable of your choice)
- 400g passata or tinned tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 300ml vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper according to taste
Instructions
- Seal the sausages either directly in the Ninja Foodi using the air fryer function, or, in the oil using the 'Sear/Saute' function.
- Add the onions and garlic and sear for a further 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir together.
- Put the pressure cooker lid on and set to 'Seal.'
- Select the pressure cooker function and set it off on high pressure for 15 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure.
- Once the pressure cooker has finished leave it for 10 minutes to release naturally before performing a quick release.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Serve with your choice of side if required.
Notes
*you can also use lardons in place of rashers.
Add in the vegetables you have available, for example, you can also include leek, celery and potatoes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 885Total Fat: 71gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 39gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 2639mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 7gSugar: 11gProtein: 38g
Andy
Sunday 28th of May 2023
Used Lincolnshire sausages to make this easy to follow and very tasty recipe
Julie Turner
Saturday 29th of April 2023
Should have read I DONT have a pressure cooker setting 🙄
Geoff
Friday 10th of February 2023
Very tasty easy to cook and very quick and easy recipe
James Rantell
Tuesday 24th of January 2023
Just made this recipe. Absolutely delicious. I used beef and chilli sausages and added fresh green beans and red pepper. Will definitely make it again.
Alfie
Tuesday 5th of July 2022
Made this tonight for myself and my wife and I think it’s the best thing I’ve cooked in the ninja foodi, love the flavour and everything cooked perfectly, I used small potatoes, carrots, peas, onion, garlic, bacon and red peppers. Thank you for the recipe