15 Smoked Sausage Recipes to Make for Dinner

"My mother first created this for our family in high school," says recipe creator Sami. "Now that I'm on my own, I make it at least once a month. It is so comforting!"

"With the variety of gourmet smoked sausages on the market these days, I wanted a recipe that was hearty, but still allowed the wonderful flavor of the sausage to shine through," says recipe creator Nancy in Texas.

Everyone needs a basic red beans and rice recipe in their repetoire. "Fantastic dish," raves reviewer Sammijo217. "Even better left over the next day."

This sausage and seafood boil, famous in the Low Country of South Carolina, is easy to make with few ingredients. Almost 500 Allrecipes users give the easy recipe five stars.  

Here's a classic Louisian-style gumbo that everyone at your table will absolutely love. This recipe cooks low and slow in a Dutch oven, so the flavors have time to really meld. 

This creamy sausage and potato soup is inspired by a menu item at a well-known restaurant, according to recipe creator Nancy. Heavy whipping cream makes the base extra rich and decadent. 

"We've taken some short cuts to make a quick version of the French classic, cassoulet," says Chef John. This recipe isn't any less delicious than the traditional fancy dish, though. 

"My family of very picky eaters loved this recipe," raves reviewer MaryKay. "I will be making it again and again. Thanks for giving me something else to make a group of hard to please eaters!!!"
 

"This recipe includes lots of our favorite things and can easily be adapted to use what you have on hand," says recipe creator Staci. "A crusty bread for dipping in the sauce would be great with this!"

"This is an EASY recipe," says recipe creator Susan. "My son doesn't like cabbage but will eat this like crazy. You can make it low-fat by using ground turkey and low-fat sausage. They won't know the difference."

"This is a tradition here in the South," says recipe creator Cindy in Pensacola. "You can add anything you like to this basic recipe. You decide what you like and add it in!"

"It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor," says recipe creator Christine. "Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce."

Recipe creator Matt recommends cooking this Southern-inspired recipe the day before you plan to serve it, as it "gets even better after 24 hours in the refrigerator."

If you like classic sausage and peppers, you'll love this delicious and filling pasta. It comes together in about half an hour, so it's great to make on a busy weeknight. 

"Very good and easy," reviewer MARYKC says of this flavorful recipe. "I often make when I want something different. It's an interesting combination of flavors."