Description
Creamy Sausage and Peppers over Mashed Potatoes is a delightful comfort food that combines savory sausage, colorful peppers, and rich cream, all served atop fluffy mashed potatoes—perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- Italian sausages (spicy or sweet)
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Mashed potatoes
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausages for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; cook until onions are translucent (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour in heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavors.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare mashed potatoes according to your recipe or package instructions.
- Serve sausage and peppers over mashed potatoes, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a lighter meal, substitute chicken or turkey sausage.- Enhance flavor by adding herbs like thyme or oregano.- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.