Rice Sausage Casserole

Name: Rice Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (6-8 servings each).
Ingredients: 2 packages (7.2 ounces each) rice pilaf; 2 pounds bulk pork sausage; 6 celery ribs, chopped; 4 medium carrots, sliced; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

"I fiddled around with this dish, trying to adjust it to my family's tastes," notes Jennifer Trost from West Linn, Oregon. "When my pickiest child cleaned her plate, I knew I'd found the right flavor combination."

Ingredients

2 packages (7.2 ounces each) rice pilaf
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
6 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare rice mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, rice, soups, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes.
Cover and bake 40-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

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daisydog215

Jul 21, 2014

Loved this! I used regular Jimmy Dean sausage as my husband is the only fan of "hot", but I ramped up the spices with about 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning and used white rice cooked in chicken broth to lessen the sodium content. Delicious.
pajamaangel

Oct 29, 2013

Boyfriend really enjoyed this. I wasn't too crazy about it though. Just kind of eh. I probably won't make this again without some changes to the recipe.
Nan Mock

Sep 4, 2013

This was very easy to put together, and I really like that it can be split up to freeze half for a future dinner. It was a bit salty... reduced sodium soups in place of regular would help that. I think next time I will amp up the seasonings too, just to give it a little more oomph.
MoTPC

Apr 25, 2013

I add extra spices. I use 1 1/2 pounds regular pork sausage and 1/2 pound hot sausage for a little extra kick. Very yummy, but not too spicy!
shell7293

Nov 12, 2012

I didn't think it was that amazing, but my very picky family loved it and requested I make it again. I think I would try spicier sausage meat time for a bit more flavor.
laOutdoorWoman

Nov 12, 2012

I used rice a roni chicken flavor, because that's what I had on hand. Not enough left for leftovers!! Delicious!! Will definitely make again!
momob

Sep 27, 2012

yuck
JulieBelleWebster

Nov 14, 2011

i used Deer Sausage and added cabbage to mine. The family loved it. Next time I will add broccoli per family request. For my family this could have actually made 3 meals.
jiminord

Nov 8, 2011

Actually havnt made it yet, but sounds good. Question: How long do you suppose would the frozen 2nd casserole stay good for if I put in a special food storage bag and vacuum sealed it-air tight?Anyone with any real knowledge or authority on this...please advise. Thanks!
CindyLM

Nov 2, 2011

Very tasty but super high in sodium. I will use regular rice in the future rather than the mix.