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My Crockpot Broccoli and Sausage Macaroni Casserole recipe is a new favorite in our home!
How often do you learn about a product through word of mouth? After a conversation with a friend singing praises of the Bold Flavors in Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage, I created this recipe. Let me tell you to whom I served my new Crockpot Broccoli & Sausage Macaroni Casserole.
Before I tell you who enjoyed this easy Crockpot casserole, I have to tell you why. Our air conditioner unit quit working in our home. We knew it was nearing the end and were hoping it would not quit during the heat of summer. It quit during our unseasonably warm spring.
Because we live a frugal lifestyle, my hubby was wise to seek three different estimates for the new unit. He never goes with the least expensive but usually picks the estimate in the middle. This time he was able to negotiate a good final price for the brand we wanted.
I like to prepare a meal for the men who are working in our home just to show some southern hospitality. I cooked a huge BBQ dinner for the floor crew who replaced all of our flooring several years ago.
A friend had told me recently about how much they enjoyed the bold flavors when they tried Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage so I have been wanting to try it.My friend was telling me that the sausage has no MSG, no fillers, it’s high in protein and it’s Gluten free.
Who better to serve bold flavor to but a bunch of hard working men, right?
As soon as we knew which day the crew would be replacing our broken central air unit, I began planning my recipe.
I headed out to Walmart to grab my few ingredients. The Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage is on Rollback pricing, so score! I found it easily in the meat department among the smoked sausages.
This recipe has a lot going for it. There are only 7 ingredients. There is no salt added because I took advantage of the bold flavors in the Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage. By adding the flavored tomatoes to compliment the meat, there is no need for any other seasonings.
I used both the Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausages Original Hardwood and the Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausages Jalapeno (pictured) flavors.
- 1 pkg. Smoked Sausage Link's cut into bite size pieces (Jack Link's Brand)
- 1 Cup broccoli chopped
- 1 Can (15 oz.) basil, garlic, oregano diced tomatoes
- 3 Cups shredded sharp cheese
- 1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 Cup 2% milk
- 1 pkg. (1 lb.) macaroni noodles
- Boil and drain the noodles according to package directions.
- Cut the smoked sausage links into bite size pieces.
- Cut broccoli into bite size pieces
- Set Crockpot to low temp.
- Place all of the prepared ingredients into the Crockpot and stir well to blend the cheese and milk.
- Cook on low temp for 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
The day they installed our new air unit was actually a very nice spring day. So I served the crew their Broccoli & Sausage Macaroni Casserole on our deck. I’m happy to report that the men in the crew cleaned their plates and shared rave reviews. My hubby went back for seconds and suggested we should use this recipe for pot luck dinners in the future because everyone will love it!
Jack Link’s is a brand we have always trusted and often purchased. I’m so glad my friend told me to try their smoked sausages! We have a new favorite and I’m looking forward to adding their bold flavors into other recipes like our next Low Country Boil!
You can find Jack Link’s on Facebook and Instagram where the boldness never ends!
What is your favorite way to eat Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage?
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Erlene says
Yum, this looks super tasty and easy to make. This will be a nice recipe to make on busy weeknights when back to school starts.
Michelle says
We only have one non-broccoli lover at our home……but she’ll be picking it out! Lol
I am making this soon!
Pinned!
Thanks
Michelle
Marilyn Lesniak says
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Jasmine Watts says
Yumm… This looks delicious!! I am going to try and make this recipe!!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Wow, you’ve had some tasty sausage recipes of late…YUM! this look s so delicious, and I love how easy it is.
~Lorelai
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Mimi Green says
I love crockpot recipes because they make cooking easy and delicious.
Jamie says
That looks delicious! I love that you didn’t add extra salt and really let the sausage work for that. I’m a huge fan of crockpot recipes, so I’ll have to try this one soon.
Travel Blogger says
Yum! I love Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage! My husband would love it if I made this for dinner. Thanks for the recipe I have to try it out!
Amanda Love says
This is such an easy dish to replicate. I love anything that’s easy and I can certainly whip this up for the kids on an afternoon when I’m too lazy to do a real dinner. Thanks for the recipe.
Amanda says
I’ve been searching for an easy heart dish for our family Easter potluck. This is definitely going to be my choice!
A Geek Daddy says
This looks like something easy enough that I could cook it up so I’m sold. A very nice suggestion.
Kita says
My kids would love this recipe. Anything one pot or crockpot works for me especially after a long day of school plus activities.
Chantal says
This looks like a yummy and easy dinner idea! I really enjoy these sausages, very tasty.
Michelle says
I love recipes that I can make with the crockpot. I am going to try and make this recipe for my husband. It looks delicious and nutritious as well.
Erin says
I love a good crockpot recipe but I’m not creative enough to invent them like you! I’m also a big fan of pasta and broccoli together, yum!
Megan Elford says
I’m looking forward to trying this! It looks delicious and easy, and hey, it’s made in a crockpot – my favourite cooking method 🙂
Cynthia L says
I love using my slow cooker no matter what season it is. Isn’t it just like an air conditioner to quit when you need it the most?
Jenn says
This looks and sounds really good. Comfort food on a chilly day and so easy.
Angelic Sinova says
That Crockpot Broccoli and Sausage Macaroni Casserole sure does like yummy! What a great combination that is. I LOVE broccoli and macaroni so adding them together sounds right up my alley.
Anosa says
I am salivating just looking at the pictures, though broccoli and I dont mix I wouldnt mind dipping into this recipe.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
That looks like a yummy combination of flavors! Of course, anything that can be done in the crock pot is a fave of mine!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I love making dishes in the slow cooker. It’s so convenient and easy to throw the ingredient inside and then get a nice, flavorful meal hours later. This looks delicious!
Pam says
This looks really yummy. I love casseroles, but sometimes they can skimp on flavor. This one sure doesn’t look like it would!
Christina Berry | The Lazy Pit Bull says
Oh my, this looks delicious! And it’s so simple easy to make! I can totally see this on my weeknight dinner table! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
maria @closetohome says
Don’t you just love meals like this for busy weeknight. I know my kids would love this combination of ingredients.
Heather lawrence says
Sold! I love quick and easy dishes that come out with a lot of colour and bursting with flavour. With four kids and a really busy schedule this dish would fit in just nicely in our house.
Liz Mays says
I love that you didn’t need to add salt to the dish. I’m thinking the flavor in those sausages sounds pretty incredible!
Zan says
Ah Shirley, I love how you create such simple recipe and live such a frugal lifestyle. The recipe looks so easy and cheesy – will definitely make for a good tasting simple dinner. I am calling for all the simple recipe this week as much as I can and would have love to make yours, except I am missing macaroni and the sausage, of course. I already planned my menu and did grocery yesterday!! Anyhow, so nice of you to serve this to your AC fixers.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I love my slow cooker (actually, all of them). They are so convenient in the winter for comfort food and great in the summer so you don’t heat up the house.
Alli says
I’ve heard great things about these sausages, but I’ve never tried them. What a great recipe to try for the first time. It sounds delicious. You had me at crockpot! I’m always searching for great slow cooker recipes and this one fits the bill.