Italian Sausage Charlotte

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Delicious Italian Sausage Charlotte recipe for your family dinner
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage
1 medium zucchini , sliced
8 ounces mushrooms , sliced
1 medium green bell pepper
1 jar white alfredo sauce , divided
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 garlic clove , pressed
2 teaspoons italian seasoning , divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
16 slices firm white Italian bread
1 can diced tomatoes , drained
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
569
Sugar
5g
Fat
44g
The Italian Sausage Charlotte is a delicious and comforting casserole-style dish that is perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings. The recipe combines savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and creamy Alfredo sauce sandwiched between slices of firm white Italian bread. The result is a golden-brown casserole that is full of flavor and texture. Serve the Italian Sausage Charlotte with a mixed green salad or some steamed veggies for a balanced meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
3.In the same skillet over medium heat, cook the zucchini, mushrooms, and green bell pepper until tender. Stir in half of the jar of white alfredo sauce until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool.
4.In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the remaining half of the jar of alfredo sauce, milk, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, and salt. Set aside.
5.Line the bottom of the springform pan with 8 slices of the Italian bread.
6.In a bowl, stir together the cooled sausage, vegetable mixture, and drained tomatoes.
7.Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture over the bread slices.
8.Top with the remaining 8 slices of bread.
9.Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Press down lightly to ensure that the bread is coated with the egg mixture.
10.Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
11.Bake for 30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the filling is set.
12.Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

The Italian Sausage Charlotte is a crowd-pleaser, full of savory Italian sausage, vegetables, and Alfredo sauce.

The recipe is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Leftovers are delicious and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner the next day.

CONS

This recipe is heavy on carbs, calories, and fat.
It is not recommended for individuals on low-carb or low-fat diets.

The dish may also contain a lot of sodium due to the use of Alfredo sauce and sausage.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories, the Italian Sausage Charlotte does contain vegetables and protein from the sausage. If you use a lower-fat or lower-sodium Alfredo sauce, you can reduce the amount of saturated fat and sodium in the recipe.
The vegetables in this recipe provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Green bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C.

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