15 Smoked Sausage Recipes to Make for Dinner

By Corey Williams
February 10, 2021
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Looking for a delicious way to use leftover smoked sausage? Your search ends here. Whether you're in the mood for a filling pasta, a comforting soup or stew, or a hearty breakfast, you'll find something your whole family will love in this collection of our best smoked sausage recipes. 

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Cabbage and Smoked Sausage Pasta

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"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!"

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Smoked Sausage-Potato Hash

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"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.

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Smoked Sausage and Red Beans

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

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Frogmore Stew

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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.  

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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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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. 

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Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana

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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. 

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Chef John's Quick Cassoulet

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"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. 

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Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

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"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!!!"
 

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Ragin' Cajun Pasta

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"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!"

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Cabbage Jambalaya

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"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."

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Cindy's Jambalaya

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"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!"

 

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One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta

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"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."

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Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

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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."

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Sausage and Pepper Penne

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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. 

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Sweet and Sour Smoked Sausage

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"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."

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Hungry for more? Find inspiration in our collection of Sausage Dinner Recipes for Weeknight Meals. 

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