Cheesy Sausage and Rice Casserole
This cheesy sausage and rice casserole is loaded with delicious smoked sausage, tender rice in a cheesy sauce. The perfect side dish or main dish that is comfort food at it's best.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced then cut each slice into 4 pieces
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 7x11 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add water and sausage.
- Cook until sausage is brown on both sides and water is absorbed (add additional water, if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time).
- Add onions to the skillet and continue to cook until onions are tender.
- Sprinkle with seasoning, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Pour soup, chicken broth and milk into skillet, stir and cook over medium heat. Bring to a slow boil then add 2 cups of cheese into sausage mixture, stir.
- Add cooked rice into pan, stir and then pour into prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Carefully remove from oven and enjoy.