Cheesy Sausage/ Rice Casserole

Cheesy Sausage/ Rice Casserole
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@1lovetocook1x

So, It was just my son and I for dinner tonight. One of those throw something together deals...lol! My son is the least pickiest of my family, so I thought I would try something new on him. Well, his first bite, he said " you can make this again anytime mom! "..I was tickled pink...lol!!

It is delicious! I just served it with some peas. Was quite filling.

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Rating:

★★★★★ 6 votes

Comments:
52 Comments
Serves:
4 - 6
Prep:
25 Min
Cook:
40 Min
Method:
Bake

Ingredients

  • about 2 c
    cooked rice, i used uncle bens - no instant rice
  • 1 lb
    sausage - i used bob evans, original, if i would have had hot would have preferred it, ...just make sure you use a flavorful sausage
  • 1 c
    onion, diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 4 ounces
    sliced fresh mushrooms, ( optional )
  • 1 - 4 oz
    jar, pimentos
  • 2 c
    ( 8 ounces ) velveeta shreds ( or could use cheddar...i actually liked how creamy the velveeta made this)
  • 1 - 14.75 oz
    cream of chicken soup
  • 1 - 10 3/4 oz
    cream of mushroom soup

How to Make Cheesy Sausage/ Rice Casserole

Step-by-Step

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, set aside.
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

    Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, set aside.
  2. Brown sausage, onion, garlic, mushrooms, seasonings together in about 1 tablespoon oil, and drain.
    Brown sausage, onion, garlic, mushrooms, seasonings together in about 1 tablespoon oil, and drain.
  3. Combine the rice with the sausage mixture. Add the pimentos.
    Combine the rice with the sausage mixture. Add the pimentos.
  4. Add soups and shredded cheese; stir to mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into greased casserole dish. Bake...
    Add soups and shredded cheese; stir to mix thoroughly.

    Pour mixture into greased casserole dish.

    Bake 25-30 minutes or until casserole bubbles in the center.

    Remove from oven and sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired...I didn't. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Roughly 40 minutes in all.
  5. I think you could substitute just about anything in this dish for the mushrooms;...
    I think you could substitute just about anything in this dish for the mushrooms; if not a fan...it just had an awesome flavor. Make sure you use a flavorful sausage...as I think that is what made the dish wonderful!....Enjoy!

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About Cheesy Sausage/ Rice Casserole

Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes Pork Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Pork
Regional Style: American
Hashtags: #cheese #sausage #Casserole

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