Best 7 Easy Sausage And Rice Casserole Recipes

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**Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole: A Comforting and Versatile Dish**

If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal, look no further than sausage and rice casserole. This classic dish is a favorite for a reason – it's simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and loved by people of all ages. In this article, we'll share two delicious sausage and rice casserole recipes that are sure to become favorites in your household.

Our first recipe is a classic sausage and rice casserole that features savory sausage, fluffy rice, creamy soup, and a crispy cheese topping. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. If you're looking for something a little different, try our second recipe, which adds a flavorful twist with the addition of diced bell peppers, onions, and a zesty Mexican-inspired sauce. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own preferences, making them the perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole is simple to make and big on flavor! Sausage, rice, celery, and onions all baked in a creamy sauce and the result will wow the entire family!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sausage (I used pork)
1 small onion (diced)
3 stalks celery (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounce)
1 can cream of celery soup*
1 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the sausage and cook halfway. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and continue to cook until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add the sausage to a 2-quart casserole dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cream of celery. Add the rice to the sausage and soup. Mix together until incorporated. Top with slivered almonds. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Quick, easy and filling...my kind of meals when it's going to be a really long day! I found this one in a cookbook that came from some type of fund raising event years ago.

Provided by bmxmama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb bulk sausage
1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup rice, uncooked and washed
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°.
  • Brown sausage in frying pan and pour off grease.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and green pepper to sausage and simmer until tender.
  • In bowl combine rice and soups and then add cooked ingredients.
  • Pour into greased Pyrex pan.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350°, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 59.2, Sodium 1044.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16

MY MOM'S SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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A delicious sausage and rice casserole with almonds, onions, peppers and dry chicken noodle soup mix. Try it! You'll like it!

Provided by Corrie Sasser

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh, ground pork sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 ½ cups hot water
1 envelope chicken noodle mix -dry
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a Dutch-oven over medium heat, brown the sausage with the onion, celery and bell pepper; drain. Pour in rice, hot water, and soup mix. Stir until any lumps of soup have melted. Top with almonds. Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 619.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

SIMPLE SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Even the most picky eaters enjoy this simple dish. I have stretched the recipe to include as much as 2 cups of rice when feeding a larger crowd; I've also used brown rice instead of white rice. This brown rice lengthens the cooking time but does not significantly alter the taste (i.e, my children have never noticed the difference). Also, we prefer to use bulk sausage.

Provided by Wild Squirrel

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb sausage
1 cup rice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage and drain. Add all of the ingredients to a 9X13 (or 10X13) baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake, covered, for about 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 47.9, Sodium 1388.6, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 13.2

RICE SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 casseroles (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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°.,

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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A spicy, tomatoey, sausage and rice dish.

Provided by MELISSA DEMAS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

28 ounces fresh, ground spicy pork sausage
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 slice onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a skillet, brown sausage and drain grease. Stir in rice, onion, garlic and peppers. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Or, at this step, you can cover and freeze it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1556.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

EASY SAUSAGE AND RICE



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My mom has been making this as long as I can remember. She found the original recipe on a box of rice in the 80's. She always served it as an entree but I make it as a side dish because it's not enough for my meat and potatoes man. You can spice it up by using hot sausage. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

Provided by Lisa Lou Who

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb breakfast sausage, I like Jimmy Dean
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Brown sausage, green pepper, onion and celery. Drain well.
  • Add water, rice, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1444.5, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 27.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor. Look for sausage that is made with fresh, ground pork and spices.
  • Feel free to use any type of rice you like in this casserole. Long-grain rice, brown rice, or even wild rice would all be good choices.
  • If you don't have any cream of celery soup, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of celery, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of butter.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, simply prepare it as directed and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake it, just preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the casserole for 30 minutes, or until it is heated through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of green salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sausage and rice casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is easy to make, flavorful, and filling. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage and rice, but it can also be made with fresh ingredients. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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