Sweet Potato Sausage refers to dishes that are prepared by combining sweet potatoes and sausages. This is a typical Irish combination that is used in various preparations that include soups, salads, hash, casseroles, bakes, etc. These dishes can be served for lunch, dinner and even at snack time. Usage of sweet potato is similar to that of potato; however, its sweet taste adds a different flavor to the dish and also a lot of nutrition, as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. This combination of ingredients is now commonly used in other cuisines as well, such as American.
Popular Sweet Potato Sausage Recipes
Sweet Potato Sausage dishes are varied and ideal for all occasions. Kids and grownups, equally enjoy these preparations. Detailed here are a few recipes of this combination –
Oven-roasted Sausage & Sweet Potato –
Sausages are roasted in a casserole dish along with sweet potatoes, red onions, carrots and garlic. A mixture of chicken stock, mustard powder, honey and thyme is poured over the sausages. The dish is seasoned with salt and pepper and sprinkled with sage leaves. The contents are roasted and served hot, along with the juices in the dish.
Sausage Apple Sweet Potato Bake –
This is another baked dish of Sweet Potato Sausage combination. This unique combination of ingredients in this dish is not only delicious, but also healthy.
Sausages are browned and broken into pieces. Sweet potatoes and apples are peeled and sliced. They are arranged in a casserole dish, with sweet potatoes at the bottom topped by apple slices and then the sausages. Meanwhile, flour, ground cinnamon, sugar, salt and water are mixed well and poured over the sausages. The dish is covered with tinfoil and baked till the potatoes and apples turn tender. This bake tastes best with bread rolls and salad.
Sweet Potato Sausage Balls –
This is a delicious Sweet Potato Sausage snack, ideal for all age groups.
This dish is prepared by mixing mashed sweet potatoes, sausage (hot or mild, as desired), biscuit mix, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Creole seasoning (instead salt can be used). The contents are mixed well and chopped pecans are added. This mixture is shaped into small 1-inch balls that are baked till golden brown. These sausage balls taste good with mustard dip or Jezebel sauce.
Note: If the sausages used are mild, a few drops of Tabasco sauce can be added to the dish.
Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is another popular recipe of this combination. It is prepared by cooking together sweet potatoes, sausage meat, celery, onions, carrots, garlic and curry powder. They are cooked till the vegetables become tender and at this stage chicken stock is added and simmered for some time. This soup is seasoned with salt and pepper and blended to a smooth consistency. This Sweet Potato Sausage soup is served garnished with chopped parsley and red chili slices.