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Zuppa Toscana Casserole

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This Hearty Zuppa Toscana Casserole is a comforting dish that blends flavors of Italian sausage, potatoes, and creamy richness, making it perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 8 oz Bacon reserve 1/4 cup bacon grease for cooking
  • 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage cooked, crumbled, and drained
For the Casserole Base
  • 3 large Russet Potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 medium White Onion can substitute with yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste or use fresh garlic
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Kale washed and chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Flour thickening agent
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 large Egg tempered before adding
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided for layering and topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Zuppa Toscana Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer the thinly sliced Russet potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Evenly distribute the cooked Italian sausage and crispy bacon over the potatoes.
  4. In a skillet, sauté the diced onion in reserved bacon grease until translucent, then add the garlic paste.
  5. Stir in the chopped kale and cook until wilted.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables; stir and cook for about 1 minute.
  7. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer until thickened.
  8. Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  9. Temper the egg by whisking it with some hot sauce, then return it to the skillet.
  10. Pour the creamy sauce over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
  11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for another 25-30 minutes.
  13. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking for convenience.

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