Sausage Rice Pilaf

Name: Sausage Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes
Ingredients: 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

In Goshen, Indiana, Deborah Downing serves this nicely seasoned rice casserole with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread or rolls. "It's one of our favorite sausage recipes. My family likes freshly grated Parmesan cheese on their helpings. More Sausage Dinner Recipes »

Ingredients

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until onion is tender. Add rice, consomme, water and oregano; mix well. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.