Italian Sausage Charlotte Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Charlotte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper; 1 (16 ounce) 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 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage
1 medium zucchini, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper
1 (16 ounce) 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 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Spray oven proof casserole dish with non stick spray.", "Remove sausage links from casings, the casings are not used, so throw them out.", "Cut sausage into 1/2"" pieces and cook over medium high heat in skillet, until well browned. Make sure there is NO pink left in the meat.", "Slice zucchini and mushrooms.", "Cut pepper into 1/4"" strips.", "Remove meat from skillet, drain. Before adding 1 cup of the Alfredo Sauce wipe the pan out thoroughly with paper towels, it should be dry, then bring the Alfredo Sauce to a boil. Stir in sausage and vegetables.", "Pour mixture into large casserole dish, mounding a bit in the center.", "TOPPING.", "In a bowl whisk remaining Alfredo sauce, milk and eggs. Add pressed garlic, 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning mix, and salt.", "Cut crusts off the bread, and dip bread into egg mixture, coating lightly.", "Place the bread, slightly overlapped around the edge of the casserole dish on top of the meat mixture, leaving the middle open.", "Place drained tomatoes into a bowl, add remaining Italian seasoning. Carefully, spoon mixture into opening of casserole, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.", "Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or till edges of the bread are deep golden brown."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage, 1 medium zucchini, sliced, 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, 1 medium green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Charlotte falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian Sausage Charlotte

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