24 Tempting Andouille Sausage Recipes

Craving a taste of a dish that highlights spice, awakens your senses, and leaves you humming a Cajun tune long after the last bite? Then look no further than the smoky and utterly irresistible andouille sausage! This coiled masterpiece of pork, peppers, and spices isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a flavor fiesta, a culinary adventure for the bold and curious. And in this vibrant recipe round-up, we’re serving up a variety of ways to unleash the sizzle and smoke of andouille in your kitchen.

Whether it’s a fiery gumbo simmering with rich roux and tender vegetables, or crispy jambalaya bursting with rice and Cajun trinity, this Andouille Sausage recipe round up will show you how to weave andouille’s spicy magic into every meal. So, grab your apron, crank up the zydeco, and prepare to embrace the vibrant, smoky world of andouille. This isn’t just cooking; it’s a celebration of flavor, a culinary adventure waiting to unfold on your stovetop. Let’s get cookin’!

1. Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

This Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet is kind of like “jambalaya light”, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s full of warm spices, and it’s perfect if you need a meal on a budget. You can make this for meal prep for the week as leftovers always taste better! This recipe can be made with any kind of smoked sausage, but andouille is the best. 

2. Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet

Potatoes are a great food to pair with andouille sausage, because sometimes the sausage needs a little bit of a heat protectant. Or I should say your mouth does! If you aren’t a fan of the heat from andouille sausage, pairing it with something calming- like potatoes – can enable you to enjoy the flavor without all the spice. 

3. New Orleans Cajun Chicken Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Gumbo is a hearty stew or soup that hails from the Southern United States and has evolved over centuries. This version is full of seasoned meat and simmered until it’s thick and hearty. You can serve this andouille sausage gumbo over rice for a very hearty meal, or enjoy it on its own. 

4. One Pan Andouille Sausage with Sweet Potatoes

This sheet pan dinner with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts is a unique blend of spicy and sweet and is sure to make your cozy evenings even more memorable. It’s a fun, healthy way to enjoy the spicy sausage and get in healthy nutrients at the same time. 

5. Lentil Stew with Cajun Andouille Sausage

This bold, hearty stew will keep you satisfied for hours. It’s warm, spicy, and smokey. It involves layering in flavors so that the end result is rich and filling. It takes just under an hour, and will feed plenty! One of the flavor-packed secrets is to deglaze the pan with a flavorful beer. 

6. Brothy Italian White Beans With Sausage and Kale

This stunning dish isn’t just overflowing with flavor – it’s packed with nutrients that will sustain you for hours. It’s easy to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients. And the end result is a healthy, dairy-free meal that is gorgeous enough to serve at a dinner party. Your guests will leave healthy and happy. 

7. Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa

Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for cooler weather. It lists kielbasa as the meat of choice, but we recommended using the spicy andouille sausage instead. It brings the whole dish to life and warms you up from the inside out. Either way, it’s delicious. 

8. White Bean Sausage Skillet

If you can’t tell already, white beans are a perfect pairing for spicy andouille sausage. It complements the heat of the cajun sausage, while also adding protein, fiber, and nutrients to the dish. With freshly minced thyme and a sprinkle of parmesan, this dish really comes to life. This one keeps well too, so make a big batch and eat it all week. 

9. Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, Bean Soup

Slow cooker sausage, spinach, and bean soup takes just 10 minutes to prep. Then you let your crockpot do the work for you so that when you get home, your house is filled with a delicious aroma and dinner awaits. It’s like having your own personal chef – that’s how easy it is to whip this up for a weeknight meal. 

10. Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage

This creamy butternut squash gnocchi made with spicy andouille sausage, fresh sage, and thyme comes together in just 40 minutes. The fresh herbs highlight the flavor of the sausage and gnocchi, and butternut squash brings in a slightly sweet flavor that pairs with the savory sausage. This is the perfect celebratory winter dish. 

11. Andouille Sausage Tortellini Skillet

Andouille sausage pairs perfectly with the creamy tomato cheese sauce and cheese tortellini in this dish. You can’t go wrong with sausage, pasta, and cheese! Think girls’ wine night, with this dish and a movie. Or this even makes a hearty brunch dish, if you’re having a weekend brunch during a cold winter. 

12. Sausage Alfredo Pasta

An easy and versatile dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights, this Creamy Sausage Alfredo Pasta recipe can be on the table in under 30 minutes! The noodles are tossed together with a hearty, cheesy alfredo sauce and sausage for an easy, satisfying meal. Depending on if your kids like andouille sausage, this is a great family meal. 

13. Homemade Jambalaya

If you have andouille sausage, you must have a good jambalaya recipe in your back pocket. This version is simple, direct, and easy to make. It’s made in just one pot, so clean-up is easy. And it makes hearty servings that will fill the whole family. Get them on board with cajun eating with this delectable recipe. 

14. One Pot Cowboy Stew

Cowboy stew is a hearty stew recipe that takes the best parts of your favorite stew recipes and simmers them to perfection. This recipe uses three types of meat for a fully dimensional flavor sensation, including andouille sausage, tomatoes, and beans. The sweet corn plays up the sweetness even more, so make sure you’re reading labels and not just getting plain corn with added sugar.

15. Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a comforting pasta dish that is easy to prepare! This shrimp pasta recipe only takes 40 minutes to make and is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion dinner or a hectic weeknight, this family-friendly southern dish will impress your guests. Cajun sauce is so much better than anything in a jar, and this creamy shrimp pasta recipe comes together pretty quickly.

16. Corn Chowder with Andouille Sausage 

This corn chowder with andouille sausage recipe is flavorful and filling, but easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. The andouille sausage provides so much flavor that a long list of ingredients isn’t needed. The corn balances out the flavor so that you get a dish full of well-seasoned, slightly sweet, hearty chowder. 

17. Cheesy Broccoli Sausage Pasta

With all the flavor going on in this dish, why not add some broccoli for added nutrients?! Even if you aren’t a fan of broccoli, it’s not the main flavor in a pasta bowl like this. Andouille sausage really takes the stage, and broccoli adds vibrant color as well as necessary vitamins and minerals. 

18. Cajun Mac and Cheese

A good mac and cheese recipe is calling your name, and this recipe is it! Comfort food means different things to different people. But for most, comfort food is something decadent, cheesy, or rich, like macaroni and cheese. Cajun seasoning and cream are the final ingredients for the sauce. Sprinkle smoked paprika over top before baking for a beautiful color and flavor. 

19. Easy Cassoulet

A cassoulet is a stew or casserole made from meat and beans that is slow-cooked. It has French origins, and its name comes from the pot it is cooked in (a cassole). A full-bodied wine pairs beautifully with this dish, along with good crusty bread to sop up all the sauce and juices.

20. Eggy Jambalaya Breakfast Bake

Jambalaya for breakfast is a fantastic idea when it tastes this good! This recipe includes a short cut, without sacrificing flavor, so you can whip it up for breakfast or brunch. It’s beautiful, so serve it to a house full of guests on a special occasion, and they will be talking about it for months to come! 

21. One Pan Orzo with Andouille Sausage and Peppers

This recipe isn’t exactly quick to put together, but the results are rewarding. I would plan this one for a special weekend dinner when you have the time to dedicate towards developing the flavors of it. It makes a hearty dinner recipe that is sure to leave your family full. 

22. Chicken Giambotta

The Italian pronunciation of Giambotta is Jam-Boh-Tah. It’s a simple one skillet meal with ingredients you should have on hand. It’s reminiscnent of a chicken scarpariello. Giambotta is a traditional southern Italian dish made of summer vegetables, but the ingredients vary from region to region. This recipe includes roasting the potatoes on the side to keep the sauce less thick but if you want this to be more of a stew then you can simmer the potatoes in the skillet.

23. Cheddar Biscuits, Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Gravy

If you’ve never had biscuits and gravy the Cajun way, this is the first recipe you should make on this list! It’s packed with so much unbelievable flavor, it will leave you speechless (in a good way!) Cheddar biscuits are the way to go, as the sharp cheddar balances out the rich gravy and spicy sausage. 

24. Andouille Sausage, Eggplant, and Pepper Stew

This sausage, eggplant, and pepper stew is straightforward, easy to make, and is easy to clean up. It’s made in a slow cooker, so after throwing the ingredients in, there’s not much else for you to do. It’s the perfect dish to end a long day with when you want to curl up and relax on the couch with a hearty meal and a good movie. 

Grab your favorite andouille sausage and get to work on these recipes. You’ll liven up your kitchen, add flavor to every dish, and delight your taste buds with the variety and spice these andouille sausage recipes offer.