BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Butternut Squash, Rice and Sausage Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Jean Louise

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 butternut squash
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 lb mild sausage, crumbled or sliced (I prefer Aidell's brand chicken and apple sausage)
1 cup diced onion
1 small sweet apple, diced (gala, pink lady, or golden delicious, for example)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice or 1 cup other short-grain rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
cooking spray
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. After allowing squash to cool, cut it in half lengthwise, seed, quarter and peel it. Then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring broth, water, and sage to a simmer without allowing it to come to a boil.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sausage; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until tender.
  • Add the apple and garlic, and saute for two minutes.
  • Add the rice, and saute for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the sausage, squash, broth mixture, wine, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the casserole mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove casserole from oven, stir mixture gently, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional five minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 614.2, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 12.2

Ann gracious gancy
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Nathaniel McAdams
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of sausage. The casserole was still very flavorful and satisfying.


Naun Licona
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.


Smwal Osman
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This casserole was a bit too rich for me. I think I would have preferred it with less butter and cream.


Idrees khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add some more cheese.


Myscha Bowles
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Anas Musa
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this casserole changed my mind! The squash was roasted perfectly and had a sweet and nutty flavor.


George Ciuca
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This casserole was easy to make and tasted great. I used chicken sausage instead of pork sausage and it was still delicious.


Ado Berba
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Meea Carpenter
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and sausage were a delicious combination, and the rice made it a hearty and filling meal. I will definitely be making this again.