Sausage and Rice Casserole
A hearty, comforting dinner that's both budget-friendly and delicious. This Sausage and Rice Casserole combines savory sausage, fluffy rice, and perfectly seasoned vegetables into one convenient dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or hot, based on preference
- 2 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 bell peppers chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Remove sausage from its casing and brown it in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Once the sausage is browned, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add uncooked rice to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast it.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Return sausage to the mixture and transfer everything to your prepared baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.