Description
A hearty and flavorful casserole featuring a blend of sausage, cheese, and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 smoked sausage links, cut into half-inch slices
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 3 cups pre-cooked white rice
- ½ cup milk or your preferred substitute
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup broccoli, steamed and chopped small
- 1 white onion, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon flavored salt blend
- Salt and black pepper, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or any cooking oil you like
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9×13 dish with oil or cooking spray.
- Add olive oil to a big skillet on medium heat. Cook the sausage slices for about 5 minutes or until they’re a nice golden color.
- Add the onion and celery into the skillet. Stir and sauté for around 3-4 minutes until the veggies soften up.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooked rice, milk, and cream of mushroom soup until combined.
- Add sausage, sautéed veggies, 1 cup of broccoli, 1½ cups shredded cheese, seasoned salt, plus a bit of salt and pepper. Mix it until it’s all blended evenly.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the greased dish. Sprinkle the leftover ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Place the dish in the oven for 25-30 minutes till the cheese is melty and bubbling.
- Take the dish out of the oven and set it aside for 5 minutes to cool a little, then serve.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Make sure to let it cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg