26 Picky Eater-Approved Conecuh Sausage Recipes To Try 2023

These Conecuh sausage recipes will help you get more cooking ideas for your family. They will provide ways to transform your Conecuh sausage into mouth-watering meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

Conecuh sausage originates in Conecuh County, Alabama, and is known for its typical Southern flavors. Some common Conecuh sausage flavors are hickory-smoked, original-smoked, Cajun-smoked, or spicy & hot.

Family-Favorite Conecuh Sausage Recipes For Hearty Meals

Most people frequently cook Conecuh sausage by frying, grilling, or baking. Nevertheless, this smoked sausage can go excellently with a wide range of ingredients to create flavor-packed dishes.

1. Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya (Creole Rice Dish)

Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

The mouth-watering jambalaya calls for rice, smoked sausage, chicken, tomatoes, and the holy trinity (bell pepper, celery, and onion). On top of that, the Creole seasoning and spices highlight the spicy and bold flavor of the rice dish.

While Cajun jambalaya forgoes tomatoes, the Creole rice dish does include tomatoes. The latter version inspires this particular recipe. Try to use canned fire-roasted tomatoes since they build a charred and smoky flavor. If you can’t find them, canned diced tomatoes work fine.

To store the leftovers, place the cool dish in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4 days. It can also last for 6 months in the freezer. When you’re about to serve, reheat the leftovers on the stovetop and add some stock or water to keep them from drying.

Feel free to use your Conecuh smoked sausage to make this chicken and sausage jambalaya.

2. Conecuh Sausage & Spaghetti

Total time: About 55 minutes

Instead of serving spaghetti with meatballs, a platter of pasta with small bites of sausage is more delicious and funnier to eat. Cooking these sausage bites is also much easier and time-saving than assembling meatballs.

For a deep color and bold flavor, I suggest preparing tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste for the pasta dish. Besides, some mildly sweet bell pepper and pungent onions help balance the sausage’s rich and savory taste.

To whip up the recipe, cut sausage links into ½ inch pieces and cook them for 5 minutes with bell pepper and onion. Then, stir in the rest of the ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste. After 45 minutes of cooking on low, your sausage is ready to serve with pasta.

3. Alabama Redneck Charcuterie With Pimento Cheese

Total time: 12 hours 10 minutes (including 12 hours of refrigerating time)

This Alabama-style redneck charcuterie will amaze your guests at next evening parties. The delightful appetizer consists of tangy pickles, spicy jalapenos, smoked sausage,  saltine crackers, and creamy homemade pimento cheese.

You should grate your cheese block by hand for perfect pimento cheese. A blend of sharp and extra sharp cheddar also helps highlight a bold flavor for your dip. Plus, refrigerating the pimento cheese for at least 12 hours gives it the desired texture and flavor.

I recommend buying bite-sized Conecuh links, so the sausage slices can fit when topped on crackers. You can saute or grill the sausage and coat the goodies with barbecue sauce for a yummier and smokier taste.

4. Conecuh And Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Total time: 40 minutes

Conecuh and cheddar drop biscuits have a beautiful golden brown color and a delectable flavor. These lovely biscuits can be on-the-go bites for breakfast or brunch and even funny snacks for dinner.

This recipe is mess-free since you don’t have to roll the dough and make your kitchen chaos. You only need to slice sausage into small pieces, combine everything in a large bowl, and use a spoon to scoop the batter on a greased baking sheet.

Here are some handy tips to whip up the dish successfully. It would be best if you used cold butter for this recipe. Cut it into small pieces and freeze them. Then, cut the butter again like a coarse meal before combining it with other ingredients.

5. Cabbage & Sausage Single-Pot Supper

Total time: 30 minutes

This cabbage and sausage single-pot supper is what you need for hectic weeknight dinners. Since you’ve already had sausage, the remaining thing you need is a head of cabbage and a Dutch oven to assemble the dish.

Begin with sauteing sliced sausage in the pot until slightly brown, then set aside. You’ll use the same pot and the sausage grease to boil the chopped cabbage. Once the veggies soften, stir in the sausage and cook for 5 minutes.

Freely add more carrots, potatoes, or onions to the pot if you want. You can boil the potatoes separately and add them at the end of the cooking process. Or cook the raw potato together with other ingredients.

6. Creole Sausage And Vegetable Foil-Pack Dinners

Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Making foil-pack dinners is a great way to incorporate your smokey sausage with different veggies. Everything nicely balances among rich sausage, starchy potato, sweet yellow squash, mild zucchini, and Creole seasoning.

The recipe doesn’t require advanced cooking techniques. You will chop the ingredients, season them, pack them in foil, and finish by placing the packs in the oven. Moreover, feel free to swap the seasoning or add more veggies you have on hand.

Keep in mind that even though you take the foil packs out of the oven, the cooking process continues inside. That’s why give the food some minutes to rest before opening. This step can elevate your food flavors.

Let’s make sausage and vegetable foil pack dinners with Conecuh sausage.

7. Conecuh Sausage And Shrimp Pizza

Total time: About 20 minutes

A mouth-watering pizza topped with Southern sausage and shrimp will satisfy every palate with its deep Cajun flavor. The crusty pizza crust perfectly contrasts tender sausage slices and slightly chewy shrimp.

Cajun seasoning and pizza sauce are the key elements for the bold flavor. As for the cheese, you can use shredded mozzarella and Havarti cheese (which is rindless, smooth, and has a buttery fragrance).

You’ll cook the sausage first, then bell peppers and onion in a large skillet. Top the pizza crust with mozzarella, sausage, and veggies, and bake for 8 minutes. Last, add the slightly cooked shrimp and Havarti and continue to bake for another 2 minutes.

8. Cajun Sausage & Vegetable Skillet Meal

Total time: 35 minutes

You’ll keep making this Cajun sausage and vegetable countless times for its simplicity. Plus, made in one skillet, the wholesome dish never causes a mess in your kitchen, and dishwashing is a breeze.

This one-skillet dinner is tasty, with the hickory-smoked sausage balanced with subtly sweet squash and Cajun seasoning. Plus, for every serving, the dish only includes 9 grams of carbohydrates, which is ideal for low-carb eaters. Not to mention it’s also paleo-friendly.

It’s recommended to use good cast iron in this recipe. That’s because your meal will be perfectly cooked with eye-catching colors and a bolder taste. In addition, you can add shrimp and potatoes to your meal to enhance the flavor.

9. Cajun Conecuh Sausage And Pepper Jack BBQ Venison Burger

Total time: 35 minutes

Add this BBQ venison burger recipe to your must-try list at the next grilling parties. The meaty venison patties topped with smoky grilled sausage, gooey Pepper Jack cheese, and dill pickles will be a burst of flavors.

Let’s cut Conecuh sausage into 4-inch pieces and split almost all the way through lengthwise (like a book). Grill the sausage and venison patties on a 350F grill for 10 minutes on each side. Then, top the patties with cheese slices and assemble the burgers as you wish.

10. Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo (Louisiana Soup)

Total time: 4 hours

Don’t confuse gumbo and jambalaya. Jambalaya is a rice dish in which the rice is cooked with other ingredients. Otherwise, rice in gumbo is only a pairing dish and is cooked separately.

This gumbo version calls for spicy and hot Conecuh sausage, shrimp, and the holy trinity (bell pepper, celery, and onion). Don’t forget to add petite diced tomatoes to bring out a pleasantly acidic hint.

A secret for your gumbo’s nutty and bold flavor is adding a butter-based roux. Unlike the regular version, the butter-based roux gives your food a deep caramel-like color instead of dark brown. Since it needs to be cooked on low heat, the cooking time will be longer.

Your Conecuh sausage will fit this shrimp and sausage gumbo.

11. The Ultimate Conecuh Hash Brown Casserole

Total time: About 1 hour 30 minutes

The vibrant golden brown hue, the bubbly cheese, and the meaty sausage of this all-in-one hash brown casserole will trigger your taste buds. It’s a perfect breakfast to feed a crowd and still yummy after 3 days in the fridge.

An ideal cheese for the hash brown casserole is shredded sharp cheddar with a more pronounced flavor. Also, some other main ingredients needed here are thawed hash browns, red bell pepper, and, of course, sausage.

Here are some steps to whip up the cheese mixture successfully: After melting the butter, pour in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then add broth and milk. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat and add cheese and sour cream. Be sure you constantly stir for the whole process.

12. Venison And Sausage Chili

Total time: 1 hour

A mildly hot bowl of venison and sausage chili will comfort your stomach and provide the necessary nutrients on winter days. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish since everything is simmered to tender and packed with a savory and sweet touch of Worcestershire sauce.

Ground venison provides the same flavor as ground beef but is leaner and healthier. Pinto, red kidney, and chili beans also make the food good for your health. For instance, red kidney beans can help lower cholesterol levels and control blood sugar.

If you’re not a fan of venison, ground beef will be a good substitution. It’s optional, but you can elevate your dinner by topping it with a dollop of sour cream, some chopped green onions, and shredded cheese.

13. Sausage Pretzel Bites

Total time: 35 minutes

These sausage pretzel bites will be a crowd-pleaser on your next game day. The golden brown and soft pastry matches with smoked Conecuh sausage inside. Remember to prepare stone-ground mustard or your favorite sauce for dipping.

For the best result, after assembling wrapped sausages, you should slightly boil them in baking soda and water for half a minute. When finishing, spread each with an egg wash (a beaten egg with water) and bake for 12-15 minutes.

14. Sweet And Sour Conecuh Sausages

Total time: About 30 minutes

Everyone will never get bored of these sweet and sour Conecuh sausage bites on game days. Savory and tender sausage combines sweet pineapple juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, and umami soy sauce.

The appetizer doesn’t ask for sauteing the sausage first. Simply place all the ingredients (except sausage and red pepper) into the saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until it thickens a bit. Finally, add the remaining items and cook for 15 minutes.

15. Conecuh Smoked Sausage Macaroni And Cheese

Total time: About 30 minutes

Macaroni and cheese with smoked Conecuh sausage is a family-favorite dish for every occasion. Your taste buds will get satisfied with the nutty pasta, melt-in-your-mouth cheese, and a hit of Southern-flavored sausage.

Cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese are the most suitable choices for this recipe. In the same pot you cook the sausage, retain the grease and stir in flour, milk, cheese, and cooked pasta.

Macaroni and cheese can be served as an appetizer or a side for meaty entrees. Alternatively, you can eat it as a main dish with your favorite salads. To reheat the leftover, let’s add milk to the dish before microwaving to avoid losing the texture.

This Conecuh smoked sausage macaroni and cheese deserves to be on top of your must-cook collection.

16. Split Pea Soup With Sausage

Total time: 55 minutes

Thanks to the Conecuh sausage, this tasty soup has a nice kick of the hickory-smoked flavor paired well with the nutty split peas. Besides, mildly earthy celery stalks, chunks of carrots, and bay leaves elevate the full flavors of the soup.

The split pea soup pulls together in less than an hour. You can start by cooking the sausage in a Dutch oven until browned and set aside. Continue with adding the veggies, split peas, and stock, then bring to a boil. Last, stir in sausages and simmer for 40 minutes.

17. Southern Fried Cabbage With Sausage

Total time: 40 minutes

Soft and sweet cabbage cooked with protein-rich sausage is an easy-to-make dish for lunch or dinner. Furthermore, diced tomatoes and seasonings give the meal an impressive color and deep flavors.

For this recipe, you’ll need to pre-cook the sausage to reduce the fat content. Slightly cook the sausage for 3 minutes and place it on paper towels. Wipe the fat on the skillet before adding other ingredients.

The dish can be a little wet and saucy due to the combination of cooked cabbage, butter, and tomato sauce. In this case, drain the tomatoes or discard the liquid of the cabbage before it’s cooked through. Remember to extend the cooking time a little.

18. Sweet Potato & Conecuh Sausage Au Gratin

Total time: About 1 hour and 30 minutes

Gratin is a cooking method using breadcrumbs or grated cheese to cover the top of the dish and cook until golden crust. In most cases, the gratin base is made with potatoes. But this recipe alters the starchy potato flavor to a sugary hint of sweet potatoes.

Kick things off by browning sliced sausage with onion in a large skillet. Then, mix the sausages with the cheese for the sauce in a 2-quart saucepan. Remember to leave some cheese behind for the topping.

When the mixture is well-combined, pour it into a baking dish and bake it in the oven for 45 minutes. Afterward, use the remaining cheese to combine with bread crumbs, top the blend on the food, and bake again.

19. Conecuh Sausage Baked Beans

Total time: 2 hours 40 minutes

Making a crowd-pleasing dish for all large get-togethers isn’t difficult with this Conecuh sausage baked bean recipe. You only need to prepare the food for 10 minutes, then let it cook for 2 and a half hours at 400F.

When you take the baked beans out of the oven, their texture will be moist. Otherwise, it’ll be drier when being warmed longer in the oven. Both versions are tasty, so you can serve it most or dry, depending on your preference.

This recipe can feed 25-30 people, and all the ingredients are easy to find. In addition to sausage, this goody also needs canned red kidney, pinto, black, and baked beans. Make sure to drain all the beans before cooking.

Your Conecuh sausage will make the baked beans more wholesome.

20. Conecuh Sausage And Grits

Total time: 20 minutes

This Conecuh sausage recipe allows you to whip up a fuss-free breakfast within 20 minutes. Aside from sausage, the remaining ingredients are flour, oil, salt, pepper, and grits or cathead biscuits (to accompany with).

You don’t need to follow the measurement strictly. Freely cut the sausage into your desired size. When making the gravy, you can adjust the amount of flour and water to thicken or thin the food consistency.

21. Conecuh Sausage And Bacon Poppers

Total time: About 30 minutes

Your family can’t resist this tender sausage and cheesy chive cream cheese wrapped in crispy bacon strips. Moreover, each popper busts with flavor due to the sweet and nutty sorghum syrup glaze.

Assembling Conecuh sausage and bacon poppers consists of a few simple stages. Make the chive cream cheese mixture by whipping the cream cheese and chive. This step will be easier with a stand mixer with a paddle attached.

As for the poppers, start with topping sausage at the bottom of the bacon, followed by the cream cheese blend, jalapeno, and one more spoonful of the cheese again. After wrapping the bacon, place the seam-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

22. Conecuh Sausage Cornbread

Total time: About 45 minutes

This Conecuh sausage cornbread is a tempting side dish you don’t want to miss on the next Southern family dinner. The beautifully golden brown and fluffy cornbread is loaded with extra sharp cheddar, whole buttermilk, and savory sausage.

You don’t need a baking dish for this recipe. Just use the same skillet you cook the sausage in and preheat it in the oven for about 10 minutes. When adding everything to the hot skillet, you shouldn’t stir the batter.

The baking time will take about 20 to 25 minutes. You can check its doneness by inserting a toothpick (or a wood stick) in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cornbread is cooked. To prevent the food from getting over-browned, cover the skillet with foil.

23. Cheesy Italian Zucchini Boats

Total time: 45 minutes

Unlike other stuffed zucchini boats you’ve tried, this version has a twist of Southern flair thanks to the Conecuh sausage. Also, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs and the seasoning boost the food’s flavor and texture.

To prepare these zucchini boats, cut the veggies lengthwise into 3-4 inch long wedges and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Keep the seeds since you will use them for the filling.

Before placing zucchini in the oven, you’ll line a baking sheet with foil, put the veggies hollow-side up, and season with salt and Italian seasoning. After making the filling, top it on the par-cooked zucchini and extra cheese and bake the dish for 10-12 minutes.

24. Alabama-Style Slow-Cooker Red Beans And Rice

Total time: About 7 hours 30 minutes (not including the soaking time)

This slow-cooker red bean and rice recipe is perfect for whipping up on lazy weekends. It’s a Cajun dish with a touch of Alabama flavor thanks to the Conecuh smoked sausage.

One of the dish’s key ingredients is dried small red beans. They are smaller than kidney beans and have a similar flavor to pinto beans. You can use kidney beans instead if they’re unavailable in your local grocery stores.

Cook the beans the night before and soak them in water. Then, on the following day, drain off the water and place them in your slow cooker. Next, you only need to add cooked Conecuh sausage and sauteed bell pepper, onion, and celery, then cook on high for 6-7 hours.

25. Conecuh Sausage Dog

Total time: About 30 minutes

Why don’t you make a big batch of Conecuh sausage dogs and invite your friends to join your game day party? Remember to prepare some refreshing brews to enjoy the meal and your favorite games.

Let’s begin making your hot dog by grilling all sides of the sausage until cooked through. Next, dip your grilled goodies into warm BBQ sauce and place them on warm buns. Finally, add sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), sweet dill relish, and condiment.

You can freely add more toppings to your Conecuh sausage dog.

26. Grilled Clambake Foil Packets With Herb Butter

Total time: 40 minutes

Grilled clambake foil packets are loaded with rich shrimp, clams, and smoky sausage flavor. Plus, the combination of Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, fresh dill, and thyme emphasizes an aromatic fragrance on the dish.

Clambake is a classic method of cooking seafood by packing the food on seaweed and steaming it in a pit oven. However, this recipe uses foil packets instead of seaweed and cooks the food on a grill in place of a pit oven.

The foil packets can be made ahead of time. Assemble and refrigerate the foil packets in the morning. When it’s dinner time, grill the food for 20 minutes and serve it warmly with French bread.

Never Lack Cooking Ideas With Conecuh Sausage

After you read all the recipes in this post, I’m sure Conecuh sausage will become a staple in your kitchen from now on. This hickory-smoked sausage doesn’t only well incorporate many ingredients but adds a distinct flavor to your dish.

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