Sausage and Rice Casserole
For the ultimate comfort food that feeds the whole family (with leftovers!), this Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole is absolutely incredible - one dish, simple ingredients, and maximum cozy vibes in just 90 minutes!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 423kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 cup diced onion about 1 small onion
- 1 cup diced celery about 3 ribs of celery
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of celery soup
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Brown the sausage - add pork sausage to a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, until most of the pink is gone.
- Add vegetables - stir in diced onion, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes longer, until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is no longer pink.
- Combine ingredients - in a large bowl, mix the cooked sausage mixture, chicken broth, cream of celery soup, and uncooked rice until well combined.
- Assemble casserole - pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with slivered almonds. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake - place in preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes.
- Rest and serve - remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rice texture - if rice seems undercooked after baking, add a bit more broth and continue baking in 15-minute intervals until tender.
- Make ahead - assemble completely (without almonds), cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add almonds and bake as directed, adding 10-15 extra minutes if baking from cold.
- Substitutions - try Italian sausage, turkey sausage, or plant-based sausage for variety. French fried onions or breadcrumbs work great instead of almonds.
- Storage - refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or 350°F oven until heated through.
- Freezing - freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating.
- Serving suggestions - hearty enough to serve alone, but pairs beautifully with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal