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ByAngela Milnes
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One of my grandma’s favourite recipes happens to be cowboy casserole. In fact when Grandma asked me to do some batch cooking last week I decided to convert our family recipe into Instant Pot Cowboy Casserole and the recipe worked a real treat!
If you love beans, sausages, mushrooms, onion and bacon, then this is a great easy cowboy casserole recipe for you to try!
Why You’ll love This Recipe
- Hearty and Satisfying: This casserole is packed with protein, veggies, and flavor.
- One-Pot Meal: The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook and clean up.
- Family Favorite: It’s a crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will love.
Recipe Ingredients
- Olive Oil: Used for sautéing, olive oil imparts a subtle flavor and ensures that the ingredients don’t stick to the pot.
- co*cktail Sausages: Add a rich, hearty, and slightly smoky flavor that is central to the dish.
- Baked Beans: Contribute a sweet and tangy taste, while also providing a hearty texture that makes this casserole so satisfying.
- Bacon: Adds a smoky, savory flavor, and its rendered fat enriches the dish and helps in sautéing the mushrooms.
- Mushrooms: Bring an earthy flavor and a meaty texture that complements the richness of the sausages and bacon.
- Water: Create the right consistency and ensure that the casserole doesn’t dry out during cooking.
- Salt & Pepper: Enhance all the other flavors in the dish, making the flavors of the sausages, beans, and bacon really shine.
How to Make Instant Pot Cowboy Casserole?
Step One: Prepare Ingredients
Chop the onions and mushrooms.
Step Two: Saute Bacon
Saute the bacon in the Instant Pot until cooked. You can cut the bacon into small pieces before or after you cook it. Remove from the pot once cooked.
Step Three: Saute Onions and Mushrooms
Add olive oil, onions, and mushrooms to the Instant Pot. Saute until brown.
Step Four: Combine Ingredients
Add the baked beans to your pot, followed by the co*cktail sausages and bacon pieces.
Step Five: Add Water
Add water to the pot and stir the mixture around before sealing the lid.
Step Six: Pressure Cook
Pressure cook on manual for 4 minutes. Quick release once finished.
Step Seven: Serve
Your cowboy casserole is now ready to serve. Enjoy.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigeration: Store any leftover Cowboy Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator, ensuring it’s cooled to room temperature before storing. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal taste and safety.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze portions of the casserole in a labeled, airtight freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Thawing and Reheating: Thaw frozen casserole portions in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, or use the microwave for individual servings. Enjoy the hearty flavors of Cowboy Casserole with these convenient storage and reheating tips!
What To Serve With Cowboy Casserole?
- Cornbread Muffins: Whip up a batch of golden cornbread muffins for a delicious contrast to the hearty flavors of Cowboy Casserole.
- Coleslaw: A zesty coleslaw adds a refreshing crunch, balancing the richness of the casserole with its crisp textures.
- Garlic Knots: Soft and garlicky knots make a perfect side, soaking up the savory juices of the Cowboy Casserole.
- Sweet Potato Fries: Crispy sweet potato fries bring a touch of sweetness, enhancing the savory profile of your Instant Pot creation.
- Cheddar Biscuits: Serve flaky cheddar biscuits on the side for a cheesy twist, perfect for sopping up the savory goodness of the casserole.
Looking for more fantastic recipes? Why not try out the following?
- Instant Pot Cowboy Beans Recipe
- Instant pot Corn On The Cob
- Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup
- Dump and Dash Taco Soup
- Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
- Instant Pot Egg Roll In A Bowl
- Instant Pot Monkey Bread
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings
- Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
FAQ’S
What Is Cowboy Casserole?
Whilst there are a few versions of cowboy casserole out there, cowboy casserole in my family has always been a mixture of beans, onions, pork and mushrooms. In fact we have alternated this recipe using either sausages of beef burgers chopped into small pieces – which we call beef burger bean bake. However the idea is that it’s a mixture of tasty meats in a bean sauce.
Instant Pot Cowboy Casserole Recipe
Yield: 3-4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
This Instant Pot Recipe will surely love by your whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups co*cktail sausages
- 2 cans of baked beans
- 1 pack of bacon
- 2 cups of mushrooms
- 1 ½ cups water
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onions and mushrooms.
- Sauté your bacon in the Instant Pot until cooked. You can cut the bacon into small pieces before or after you cook it.Remove from the pot once cooked.
- Add your olive oil, onions and mushrooms to the Instant Pot. Sauté until brown.
- Add the baked beans to your pot, followed by the co*cktail sausages and bacon pieces.
- Add your water to the pot and stir the mixture around before sealing the lid.
- Pressure cook on manual for 4 minutes. Quick release once finished.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 538Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 940mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 9gSugar: 29gProtein: 15g
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