How to Make a Delicious Sausage Casserole in the Ninja Foodi

The Ninja Foodi multi-cooker is the perfect appliance for whipping up fast, delicious dinners like this hearty sausage casserole. Thanks to the Foodi’s pressure cooking and air frying abilities, you can have this comforting one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes!

This recipe combines Italian sausage, potatoes, peppers and onions simmered in a rich tomato broth for incredible flavor. The hands-off cooking of the Ninja Foodi also makes this casserole a cinch to throw together on a busy weeknight.

Read on for everything you need to know about making this hearty sausage casserole right in your Ninja Foodi. I’ll cover tips for prep, recipe customization, timing, serving ideas and more so you can master this easy, budget-friendly dinner.

An Overview of the Ninja Foodi

Before we get to the recipe, let’s do a quick overview of the Ninja Foodi for anyone unfamiliar with this gadget. The Foodi is a multicooker that combines the functions of several popular kitchen appliances. It can:

• Pressure cook like an Instant Pot
• Air fry like a dedicated air fryer
• Slow cook like a Crockpot
• Sear/sauté foods
• Bake/roast
• Broil
• Dehydrate
• Steam

This means you can use one appliance to make recipes that would normally require multiple tools The Foodi has really revolutionized home cooking!

For this sausage casserole recipe, we’ll be taking advantage of the Foodi’s sauté function to brown the sausage and veggies. Then the pressure cooking mode quickly finishes cooking the potatoes to tender perfection.

The sealed pot builds up steam to cook foods fast while infusing everything with flavor. And cleanup is easy since you only dirty one pot. Let’s get to making this delicious one-pot meal.

Ingredients Needed

Pull together these ingredients to make the sausage casserole:

• Butter
• Onion
• Garlic
• Italian sausage
• Bell peppers
• Potatoes
• Chicken broth
• Diced tomatoes
• Worcestershire sauce
• Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

I provide more details on amounts plus potential subs and swaps for the ingredients in the recipe card below

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these simple steps for putting together this sausage casserole in the Ninja Foodi,

1. Turn on the Foodi and select Sauté mode at a medium temp.

2. Melt the butter in the pot. Add the onion, garlic and sausage. Sauté 5 minutes.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.

4. Bring the liquid to a boil then lower to medium-low heat.

5. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then quick release pressure.

6. Give the casserole a taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

7. Serve the sausage casserole warm on its own or over egg noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the tasty broth.

That’s it! Let the Ninja Foodi do most of the hands-off cooking for you.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips to ensure sausage casserole success:

• Cut the sausage and veggies into similar sized pieces for even cooking.

• Add a little flour along with the broth to thicken the tomato sauce.

• For extra richness, use half butter and half olive oil to sauté.

• Stir in a little cream or half and half after pressure cooking.

• Garnish with shredded cheese, fresh parsley or sliced green onions.

• Leftovers will keep refrigerated for 4-5 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

Customize It!

One of the great things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can easily swap ingredients to cater to your tastes and what you have on hand.

Sausage: Use spicy Italian sausage, kielbasa, brats or vegetarian sausage.

Veggies: Try zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, cabbage or green beans.

Potatoes: Sub in sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips or low-carb veggies.

Broth: Beef or vegetable broth work too.

Herbs: Experiment with basil, oregano, rosemary or thyme.

Cheese: Grate parmesan, asiago, Fontina or white cheddar on top.

Let your imagination run wild! The basic method remains the same whatever you decide to include.

Serving Suggestions

While the sausage casserole is hearty enough to be a meal on its own, here are some tasty ways to round it out:

• Buttery garlic bread for soaking up the sauce

• A crisp green salad or coleslaw as a fresh contrast

• Warm crusty rolls to dunk in the broth

• Egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice as a base

• Steamed broccoli or green beans as a veggie side

A scoop of ice cream makes a nice dessert after this savory, satisfying casserole. Enjoy creating your own signature version!

Meal Prep Tips

Since this recipe reheats beautifully, you can easily double it to prep several servings at once for quick meals throughout the week. Here are some meal prep tips:

• Let the casserole cool completely before packing into individual containers.

• Glass storage containers work best for keeping leftovers.

• Fridge storage will last 4-5 days. Freeze portions for longer storage.

• Reheat gently in the microwave, on the stovetop or in a 300 ̊F oven until hot.

• Stir while reheating to distribute the sauce. Add a splash of broth or water if dry.

• Make extra sauce or gravy to store and add to the reheated portions.

With batch cooking, you’ve got satisfying homemade meals ready in minutes when you’re strapped for time.

Enjoy a Hearty Meal From Your Ninja Foodi

The hands-off cooking means you don’t need to babysit the stove, leaving you free to relax or get other things done as it cooks. And the clean-up is minimal with just the Foodi cooking pot to wash.

Let the cooked sausage and tender veggies simmered in the rich tomato gravy warm you up on a chilly evening. The possibilities for customizing are endless too.

Once you master this recipe, you’ll find yourself turning to your Ninja Foodi over and over again for fast, fuss-free dinners the whole family will request time and time again. This gadget really revolutionizes home cooking for busy families!