Hog Maw Casserole–a sausage and potato dinner made with browned ground sausage, smoked sausage slices, tender potatoes and simple seasonings. It’s all cooked together in the Instant Pot or slow cooker and finished off with a light gravy that pulls everything together.
Hog Maw Casserole
Today’s recipe is adapted from Amish 365. Traditional hog maw is “a staple at Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish tables for generations, particularly popular as a New Year’s Day dish – many families believe it brings good luck if you eat at least a small piece on January 1st.” This version is made as a one pot meal made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. The Amish like to serve hog maw with sauerkraut or applesauce on the side. Because this is sausage on sausage my boys, of course, loved it. It’s hearty and flavorful.
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Ground Sausage–I used Jimmy Dean
- Diced Onion–fresh or frozen
- Beef Smoked Sausage–or turkey smoked sausage
- Chicken Broth–or water and Better Than Bouillon chicken base
- Russet Potatoes–or red potatoes
- Dried Parsley
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Thyme–or poultry seasoning
- Cornstarch
Steps
Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the ground sausage and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the smoked sausage.
Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. Add them evenly into the Instant Pot.
Sprinkle the potatoes with the parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
If desired, make a cornstarch slurry. Stir together 1 Tbsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp of water. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Stir the slurry into the pot to thicken the sauce. Once thickened turn off Instant Pot.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips
- Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans.
- This recipe is gluten free and dairy free.
- Try adding baby carrots in when you add in the potatoes for some extra color and nutrition.
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 4 or 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with thyme are Instant Pot Homemade Rice-A-Roni and Montana Happy Soup.
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Hog Maw Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
A sausage and potato dinner made with browned ground sausage, smoked sausage slices, tender potatoes and simple seasonings. It’s all cooked together in the Instant Pot or slow cooker and finished off with a light gravy that pulls everything together.
Ingredients
- 16 oz ground sausage
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 (12 oz) package beef smoked sausage, halved and sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 medium potatoes (about 28 oz)
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the ground sausage and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the smoked sausage.
- Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. Add them evenly into the Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with the parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- If desired, make a cornstarch slurry. Stir together 1 Tbsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp of water. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Stir the slurry into the pot to thicken the sauce. Once thickened turn off Instant Pot.
- Serve and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the ground sausage and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the smoked sausage. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the broth, potatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- If desired, make a cornstarch slurry. Stir together 1 Tbsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp of water. Stir into the slow cooker. Cook on high without the lid until sauce thickens.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Sausage
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
More Instant Pot recipes with smoked sausage…
Instant Pot Smoked Sausage with Parmesan and Orzo
Smoked sausage, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, orzo and parmesan cheese cooked quickly in your pressure cooker. This meal is loaded with flavor and is a dump and go one pot meal.
Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Green Beans and Potatoes
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Instant Pot Smoked Sausage Country Boil
A one pot meal with tender red potatoes, sweet corn, fresh green beans and smoked sausage. A perfect summer meal with tons of flavor.
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Oh my gosh! This is extremely delicious!!
Super easy, and has great spices but I did not make the cornstarch slurry… it was extremely delicious on its own. Thanks for the recipe Karen!! I will definitely make this again 🙂
thank you! I’m glad you loved it, and that’s great to know it worked well even without the cornstarch slurry. So glad it’s a repeat for you!
Some of the best food I have ever had. I don’t understand why you don’t have more good ratings!! I LOVE IT.
Thanks Carol! I appreciate your comment and 5 star rating 🙂
WOW! Can’t wait to put this in front of my sausage-crazy hubster. He’s gonna love it. Am going to serve it with a side of black-eyed peas & it will be the absolute perfect New Year’s Day meal. Stars are coming!
That sounds like the perfect New Year’s Day meal! I hope it’s a big hit with your sausage-crazy hubster ⭐️
My bad! So sorry. Forgot to come back with stars. He made a “hog” of himself with this one. Ha! Was so good & so EZ to throw together. I’m making it for dinner again today. A keeper for sure.
Used your suggestion & added carrots & green beans. Was complete meal in a pot! My kind of cooking…..thanks to YOU, Karen!!
I’m all about a complete meal in one pot too 😊 So glad it worked out so well for you!
“Hogged” it is the best review 😄 So glad it was a hit and that you’re making it again already!