Simple Sausage Skillet Meals

Simple Sausage Skillet Meals

One of my family’s favorite meals are sausage skillets. There are many variations on this tried and true favorite, which keep my family interested in eating it, and me interested in cooking it.

The basic recipe is as follows:

Ingredients
 package of pre-cooked sausage, sliced
Various veggies, sliced
Starch, prepared accordingly
Seasoning and/ or sauce

Directions:
Brown sausage in large skillet with olive oil
Add vegetables to skillet and cook until tender
Add starch, cooked accordingly
Season and/ or add sauce

The order in which you complete the steps may change slightly depending on what exactly you are making. For example, when cooking raw vegetables that take a long time to become tender, like potatoes, celery, carrots, or cabbage, I usually add the sausage after. If the dish includes pre-packaged pasta or rice, I prepare it according to the package directions and add it last.

Here are some fun variations on the basic.

Classic Kielbasa:

Kielbasa sausage

Red potatoes

Onion

Red and Yellow Peppers

Mushrooms

Seasoned to taste with garlic, salt, and pepper

Kielbasa Veggie Delight:

Same as Classic Kielbasa, but add additional vegetables and substitute prepared rice for potatoes (I like a wild rice/ long grain blend)

Stir in rice at the end of the cooking process

Polish Skillet:

Kielbasa sausage

Red potatoes

Onion

Cabbage

Seasoned to taste with paprika, garlic, ground mustard, salt and pepper

Breakfast Skillet:

Any type of sausage

Diced potatoes

Onion

Peppers

Mushrooms

Eggs (scrambled or over-easy)

Shredded Cheese

Seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Classic Italian Skillet:

Italian sausage or similar, sliced (my favorite is vidalia onion)

Red Onion

Mushrooms

1 Can diced tomatoes

Tomato Pasta Sauce (I like tomato basil)

Seasoned with basil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper

Serve over any prepared pasta, or stir in (I like bow tie pasta)

You can also add shredded mozzarella or shredded Italian cheese

Vegetable Alfredo Sausage Skillet:

Italian sausage, sliced

Red Onion

Peas

Asparagus

Mushrooms

Other veggies, as desired

Alfredo sauce

Serve over any prepared pasta

Southwest Sausage Skillet:

Jalapeno or Red Pepper Sausage, sliced

Onion

1 can green ghiles

1 cup frozen corn

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Serve over rice or tortillas

Garnish with shredded Mexican cheese, sliced avocado and sour cream