Description
Sausage Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with hearty layers of flavor that blend perfectly. Rich cheese and savory sausage create a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 8 smoked sausage links
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese
Primary Vegetables:
- 3 cups pre-cooked white rice
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 white onion
- 1 cup celery
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flavored salt blend
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice 8 smoked sausage links and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add 1 chopped white onion and 1 cup chopped celery to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups pre-cooked white rice, ½ cup milk, and 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup.
- Fold in the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, 1 cup broccoli, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and begins to bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Check the sausage is fully cooked and browned before mixing with other ingredients to ensure food safety and rich flavor.
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa to boost nutritional value and add a nutty texture to the casserole.
- Cut broccoli into small, uniform pieces so they cook evenly and blend smoothly with other ingredients.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier, preventing the mixture from falling apart on the plate.
- Prep Time: 12-14 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg