Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Rice Casserole

Name: Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) Eckrich® Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 jar (15 ounces) process cheese sauce; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

—Taste of Home Cooking School

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) Eckrich® Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 jar (15 ounces) process cheese sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Combine sausage, rice, peas, onion, red pepper and cheese sauce; season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Originally published as Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Rice Casserole in Taste of Home Holiday Recipe Card Collection 2009