Sausage and Rice Casserole

This sausage and rice casserole recipe combines perfectly cooked sausage with sautéed veggies and fluffy rice, all baked in a rich and creamy sauce. It's the perfect hearty dinner for busy weeknights that the whole family will love! 

The Best Sausage and Rice Casserole

This sausage and rice casserole is a simple, easy-to-make recipe that has a whole lot of flavor. It's rich, hearty, and has everything you'd want in a comfort food casserole.

It's made with the ground sausage of your choice mixed with veggies, rice, and a flavorful combination of beef broth and creamy soup. I know it doesn't sound like much, but sometimes you don't need a lot to create a delicious dish. 

This sausage and rice casserole is just so satisfying, and I guarantee everyone you make it for will agree!

I love making it for family dinners since it's so hearty and filling. I like to serve the sausage casserole with rice alongside these Olive Garden breadsticks for the best dinner. The bread is delicious dipped in the casserole sauce. 

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy to make. All you have to do is cook the sausage and the veggies, then layer everything in your casserole dish and bake it. The oven does most of the work, so you'll only be in the kitchen for 15 minutes max!

Customizable. This sausage and rice casserole offer plenty of room for customization. You can add any ingredients you want, like extra veggies, shredded cheese, or spices.

A dinner the whole family will love. This classic sausage casserole with rice is a dinner both kids and adults enjoy. It's comforting, flavorful, and will satisfy even the picky eaters at the table!

Ingredients

Another reason to love this easy sausage rice casserole recipe is that it's made with basic ingredients. 

Check out everything you'll need:

• ½ lb. sausages, casing removed
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup sweet onion, diced
• 1 can cream of chicken soup 
• 1 ½ cup brown rice or white rice, uncooked
• 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
• Fresh parsley

If you have any leftover breakfast sausage, definitely try this sausage and cream cheese casserole. It's another one of my favorite sausage casserole recipes, so you'll want to check that out next!

Or, for something a little different, you can use a few of these ingreidents to make this dirty rice with sausage, hamburger rice casserole, or tuna rice casserole.

How To Make Sausage and Rice Casserole

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cook the sausages: In a large nonstick skillet, brown the sausages on all sides. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the sausage apart as it cooks.

3. Add the veggies: As soon as the ground sausage cooks, add the celery, green bell peppers, and sweet onion to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until the veggies start to soften.

4. Add the rest of the ingredients: Add the vegetable soup, beef stock, and uncooked rice to the skillet of veggies and sausage. Give everything a good stir so it can fully combine. 

5. Bake and serve: Transfer the sausage and rice mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake the casserole for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve the casserole warm with a garnish of fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Swap vegetable soup for a cream soup, like cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup, for a creamy casserole.
• Use any type of sausage you want, like breakfast sausage, mild Italian sausage, hot Italian sausage, or pork sausage.
• Make cheesy sausage and rice casserole by using cheddar cheese soup and adding sharp cheddar cheese on top before baking.
• Use chicken broth or vegetable broth if you don't have beef broth.
• Top the casserole with red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
• Double or triple this delicious recipe for a crowd.

How To Store Sausage and Rice Casserole

In the fridge: Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container or cover the baking dish with a lid. The casserole will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

In the freezer: Allow the cooked sausage and rice bake to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and freeze for about 4 months.

Reheating: Put the sausage and rice casserole back in a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until it's heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat the leftover casserole in a skillet set to medium high heat, stirring frequently until it's fully warmed through. Let the frozen casserole thaw in the fridge overnight or add more reheating time.

FAQS About This Sausage and Rice Casserole Recipe

Can I make this sausage and rice casserole ahead of time?

Absolutely! This casserole is the perfect make-ahead dinner. Just prepare the casserole as described above up until it's ready to bake. Put a lid on the casserole dish or cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. When you're ready for dinner, bake the casserole for about 50 minutes.

Can I use ground beef instead of sausage?

Yes. Although this is a sausage casserole, you can ground beef instead, and it'll be just as delicious.

What to serve with sausage and rice casserole?

This delicious sausage and rice casserole will go really well served with things like grit cakes, house salad, crack green beans, and honey glazed carrots.

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