Discover the hearty and flavorful world of rice and sausage casserole, a classic dish that combines the comforting flavors of rice, sausage, and a creamy sauce. This versatile casserole can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. From the classic Southern-style rice and sausage casserole with its bold spices and juicy sausage to the creamy and cheesy baked rice and sausage casserole, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate.
Indulge in the classic Southern-style rice and sausage casserole, where succulent sausage, tender rice, and a medley of vegetables are smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce. Experience a taste of comfort with the creamy and cheesy baked rice and sausage casserole, featuring layers of tender rice, savory sausage, and a velvety cheese sauce. For a lighter and healthier option, try the flavorful rice and sausage skillet casserole, where succulent sausage, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice come together in a one-pot dish. And for a unique twist, explore the zesty Mexican-style rice and sausage casserole, bursting with the vibrant flavors of Mexican spices, juicy sausage, and fluffy rice.
SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
You can assemble this casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.-Elsie Pritschau, Ravenna, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add the rice and sausage. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPICY SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
This recipe is bi-cultural if you will - pork sausage from the South and wild rice from Minnesota, and I have to hand it to those folks from Minnesota on this one. We don't grow wild rice down here, but it is delicious, so I order my wild rice from a reservation store at Leech Lake, Minnesota operated by the Band of Ojibwe. Of course, I will point out that Leech Lake is very near the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Try this recipe - it is simple and delicious.
Provided by The Fat Man
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash wild rice several times under cold water until water runs clear. Set aside.
- Melt butter in skillet and then fry sausage over medium high heat, breaking up into as small pieces as possible. Do not overcook--cook just until all pink is gone. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- In same skillet saute onion, celery, carrot and bell pepper over medium high heat until just beginning to brown lightly. Toss frequently.
- Add wild rice to skillet and continue to saute a while longer, tossing frequently to coat wild rice with oil but do not let it burn.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add Cream of Celery soup to skillet and mix quickly, then add 2 soup cans of water and stir until well mixed.
- When well mixed, add reserved sausage meat and mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil, immediately remove from stove and pour into a buttered casserole (at least 2 qts.) and cover with foil.
- Place in oven and bake. After 30 minutes check and add a small amount of additional water if necessary, and stir well.
- Cook until most liquid is absorbed, but not until casserole is dry, about an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 1950.4, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 24.9
SHRIMP, CRAB, CRAWFISH, SAUSAGE, CORN AND DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish, Sausage, Corn and Dirty Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- First melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Drop in the smoked sausage and cook until slightly browned. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp. Toss in the bell pepper and cook another 3 minutes until tender.
- Pour the water into the pot, stir everything and bring to a boil. Whisk in the dirty rice mix and return to a boil. When everything is fully combined, stir in the corn, shrimp soup, green onions, mushrooms and Kitchen Bouquet.
- At this stage, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until almost all of the liquid is evaporated.
- Fold in the crab meat and crawfish tails. Cover the pot, remove from the burner and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
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
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
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF RICE CASSEROLE
Inexpensive and easy to make...you can't beat that. Even my pickiest of eaters asks for 2nds. This recipe actually makes enough meat and sauce to freeze half and make the dish a second time saving even more money.
Provided by tabasco0697
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large skillet heat oil. Add both the diced onions and diced green bell peppers along with the minced garlic, and half the salt and pepper and saute until the onions and peppers are soft.
- Add both the Italian sausage and ground chuck and brown until there is no more pink. While browning the meat make the rice to package instructions.
- Drain most but not all of the excess grease. Add the rustic cut tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove half the meat mixture and place in freezer bag to save for another time.
- Pour rice into large serving bowl and pour remaining meat mixture on top. Mix well then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1514.1, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 33.6
SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE SIDE DISH
When company's coming or when I need a quick-and-easy dish to pass, this is my hands-down favorite. A neighbor introduced me to the delicious combination of fluffy rice and sage-seasoned sausage. One forkful was all it took to convince me that I'd found a winner. -Joyce Green, Bettendorf, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown sausage in a heavy skillet over medium heat; transfer sausage to a 2-1/2-qt. greased casserole dish. In the sausage drippings, saute celery, onion, peppers and mushrooms until lightly browned; transfer to prepared dish. Add water chestnuts, rice, broth and seasonings; mix well. Cover tightly and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until rice is fluffy and tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1002mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
WILD RICE AND PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Wild Rice and Pork Sausage Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mommyoffour
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook rice according to pkg. directions.
- Fry pork sausage, crumbled, drain off fat.
- Saute onions.
- Mix in flour and stir in cream, salt, thyme, oregano, margarine, slivered almonds and mushrooms.
- Mix in cooked rice and chicken broth.
- Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes.
SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
While visiting my Grandsons on vacation, the family ask for me to make sausage and rice. While they didn't have the ingredients for my original recipe, I decided to just play with what they had on hand and this is what I came up with. It was delicious and a huge hit with everyone.
Provided by Janet Crow
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over med. high heat. Break up the sausage as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Drain off ay excess grease. Add in the onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the uncooked rice and stir to combine. Whisk together the soup and broth and pour into the pan. Stir to combine well. Stir in the cheese and pour into a lightly greased 2.5 quart baking dish. Cover tightly with tinfoil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
KITTENCAL'S SPICY MEXI SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
Substituting ground beef for the spicy Italian sausages will not be as good, Jimmy Dean's Spicy Pork Sausage may be used in place of the spicy Italian sausages --- although I have listed black beans red kidney beans also work well or you may use what you like, or if you are not a lover of beans you may omit, can also add in a 4-ounce can green chilies, I use lots of garlic for this you may reduce amount if desired
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven to second-lowest rack).
- Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet cook the sausage meat with onion, bell pepper and garlic until the meat is lightly browned; mix in all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Remove and toss with a fork; cover with foil and continue baking for 1 hour or until the rice is soft.
- Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese is desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 64.4, Sodium 1025.4, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 18.8
ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, SQUASH AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice and water to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. Drain off excess water.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart round or oval casserole with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix remaining casserole ingredients. Stir in rice; spoon into casserole.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in crushed crackers; sprinkle over rice mixture.
- Bake uncovered about 1 hour 10 minutes or until squash is just tender when pierced with fork. (If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover casserole with foil.) Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and the green onion. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE, RICE AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
I got the idea for this recipe from another recipe site, but it seemed more like a side dish than a main dish. So I added a few more vegetables so it was more like an entree casserole. The intro stated that regular kielbasa sausage can be used in place of the smoked turkey sausage, but it'll increase the fat level by about 25...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2. In small saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
- 3. In ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, combine all ingredients including seasoning packet from the rice package and boiling water; mix well. Cover dish with lid or foil.
- 4. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
ALMOND RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Brown and crumble sausage, drain (set aside) Cook rice according to package directions - add vegetables to rice during last 10 min, to cook crisp mix soup, dressing, cheese stir into meat and add to cooked rice mixture. Pour into greased 9x9 casserole dish Sprinkle almonds over top, then spritz with butter or margarine Sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake 30 min at 325F Can be frozen to bake later.
SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE
Provided by contessawannabe
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 Prepare rice according to package instructions, cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes. Rice should still be watery. Sauté the sausage until browned. Drain off the grease. Sauté the mushrooms in 3 T. butter. In casserole dish mix: rice, sausage, soup, mushrooms, almonds, salt, pepper and curry. (I sprayed my casserole dish with Pam.) Heat through in preheated oven about 30 to 45 min. Can be made up the day before and then cooked. If cold, bake longer. Serves six.
SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
1# Jimmy Dean maple sausage is what makes this recipe so tasty. I also use Chicken Verde soup--it gives it a little zip. This recipe comes from a wonderful cookbook, "Southern Accent", best-selling community cookbook in Arkansas.
Provided by out of here
Categories Potluck
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown sausage lightly; remove from skillet. Drain off most of grease. Saute onions and celery in remainder for 5 minutes. Blend all ingredients. Place in a 2-quart casserole.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours.
SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
Everyone who has tried this really liked it. It can be served as a main dish with vegetables or it is really good as a meal by itself with bread and butter.
Provided by Michelle Pinkham
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 Put butter in casserole dish in preheating oven to be melting.
- 2. Brown & drain sausage
- 3. Once the sausage is browned, carefully get the casserole dish with the melted butter out of the oven.
- 4. Put sausage, uncooked rice, consomme and french onion in the casserole dish. Place in the oven and cook 45 mins or so until the rice is cooked. Serve and enjoy!
RANCH SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
AWESOME! Truly a man's dish! A favorite dish in our family and often requested. I use original long grain converted rice by Uncle Ben. Great flavor!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan brown sausage, drain well and crumble. Set aside. In same pan saute onion and celery in 1 teaspoon oil. Mix in carrots and sausage.
- Place uncooked rice in bottom of a 9 x 9 or 3 quart baking dish. Place sausage mixture in baking dish on top of uncooked rice.
- In a medium size bowl mix soup, chicken broth, water, dry ranch mix and salt. Pour over sausage mixture and cover with foil.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 1150.4, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.1
SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
This is 1 of the many recipes that I have developed over my lifetime of outdoor life.
Provided by Rev BJ Friley
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Brown sausage in a heavy skillet.
- 2. Drain 1/2 of the grease off.
- 3. Add celery, onion, and green pepper.
- 4. Simmer until tender.
- 5. Add broth, rice and seasonings.
- 6. Stir to mix.
- 7. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.
- 8. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
MY MOM'S SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
You can make this for breakfast or dinner. This is also a great dish to make ahead, store in the refrigerator and bake the next morning or evening.
Provided by Jill Doss-Raines
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine cooked rice and cooked sausage. Add diced chestnuts.
- 2. Add enough sour cream to make moist. Takes most and sometimes all of it. Mix in most of cheese. Leave some to place on top.
- 3. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture. Choose long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, for a light and fluffy result. Look for a flavorful sausage, such as Italian or chorizo, to add depth of flavor to the casserole. Use a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and carrots, to add color and nutrition to the dish.
- Cook the sausage and vegetables thoroughly before adding them to the casserole. You want them slightly golden and tender, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Use a flavorful broth or stock to add moisture and flavor to the casserole. Chicken or vegetable broth are good options, or a combination of the two.
- Season the casserole well with salt and pepper, and add other herbs and spices to your taste. Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, or paprika are all good options.
- Bake the casserole until the rice is tender and the top is golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes, depending on your oven.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful rice and sausage casserole is a perfect meal for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and can be tailored to your liking. With its combination of rice, sausage, vegetables, and cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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