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Close-up of a cheesy sausage and rice casserole served on a cast iron surface.

Cheesy Sausage and Rice Casserole That Everyone Will Love!

A hearty and cheesy casserole combining sausage, rice, and vegetables, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 pound Italian beef sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper bell pepper diced, any color
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • optional Fresh parsley chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add sausage, cook until browned, then stir in tomatoes, rice, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix in half the cheeses, transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
  5. Let cool briefly, garnish with parsley if desired, then serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or your favorite herbs.