Italian Sausage Rice Casserole Recipe

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The key to the distinctive flavor in this casserole is the use of Italian sausage. The nice balance of ingredients gives it an old-fashioned taste and it's just the right amount for two.

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Italian Sausage Rice Casserole Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

In a small skillet, cook the sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in the rice, basil, soup, water and 1/4 cup cheese.
Transfer to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 442 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,531 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Sausage Rice Casserole in Reminisce February/March 2007, p 49