Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and irresistible Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake—a comforting casserole that’s bursting with bold Italian flavors. Packed with savory crumbled sausage, tender spinach, creamy mozzarella, and perfectly cooked rice, this dish brings together wholesome ingredients in a cheesy, golden-brown bake. The addition of Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic seasonings like oregano and garlic creates a rich, velvety texture and flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. It's easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep, and is perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week. Whether you prefer mild or spicy sausage, this one-pan casserole is a versatile, crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll return to again and again. Keywords: Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake, cheesy rice casserole, Italian dinner recipes, family-friendly baked casseroles, spinach and rice recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 5 cups Baby spinach, fresh
- 3 cups Cooked white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the fresh spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed onion and spinach mixture, cooked rice, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, cheesy, and satisfying Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.8 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.4 g | 502% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 8758 mg | 381% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 171.6 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2438 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2436 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
