Sausage and Rice Casserole
Warm, comforting, and packed with bold flavors, this Sausage and Rice Casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring savory sausage links, tender vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice baked in a rich medley of chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, every bite delivers hearty satisfaction. Topped with melted cheddar cheese for a gooey finish, this casserole brings together simple ingredients in an easy-to-make dish that’s ready in just about an hour. With its balanced combination of protein, grains, and vegetables, this recipe is not only delicious but also a complete meal on its own. Serve it fresh out of the oven with a side salad or some crusty bread for a wholesome dining experience that’s sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: sausage and rice casserole, easy dinner recipe, one-pot meal, cheesy casserole, hearty family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 links sausage links (pork or chicken)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sausage links and cook them until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the uncooked rice, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the rice mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Slice the browned sausages into 1/2-inch pieces and arrange them over the top of the rice mixture in the dish.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.1 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 6912 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.3 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 89.1 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1222 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3048 mg | 65% | |
*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.
