Here’s a hearty, comforting Sausage and Rice Casserole recipe — easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🍲 Sausage and Rice Casserole
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (≈450 g) sausage (Italian, smoked, or your favorite), sliced or crumbled
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Cook Sausage
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft (~5 minutes).
3️⃣ Combine Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- Uncooked rice
- Chicken broth
- Cooked sausage and vegetables
- Paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper
- Frozen peas
4️⃣ Bake the Casserole
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish (≈9×13 inch).
- Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5️⃣ Add Cheese
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side salad or steamed green vegetables
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color
🔥 Tips
- Use uncooked rice, not instant, for best texture
- For extra flavor, use spicy sausage or add a dash of hot sauce
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave
If you want, I can also give a one-pot stovetop version that cooks the rice and sausage together in under 30 minutes for a faster meal.
Do you want me to do that?
