Cheesy Sausage/ Rice Casserole

By Cassie *
@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

1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, set aside.
2Brown sausage, onion, garlic, mushrooms, seasonings together in about 1 tablespoon oil, and drain.
3Combine the rice with the sausage mixture. Add the pimentos.
4Add 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.
5I 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!