ITALIAN RICE CASSEROLE

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An exchange student who stayed with us made this rice casserole for us. It's good served with crusty rolls. Now I like to make this, especially when we're having company over who knew our "other daughter".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
3 cups boiling water
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Return to pan; add onion and rice. Cook until rice is lightly browned. Stir in the red pepper, carrots, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. , Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add the peas, mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. , Remove half the mixture to a serving bowl. Top with half of the olives, eggs and cheese. Repeat layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Wanda Lee
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our household.


Stanley Onwa
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This casserole is a delicious and hearty meal. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Clean Bro1000
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I'm always looking for new casserole recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Kush Pandey
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mobeen Haider786
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Zaffar Abbas
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abishek Nembang
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I'm going to try making this casserole again with some different seasonings. I think it has the potential to be really good.


Happiness Doll
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Overall, I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


the “lemon” man
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked the rice.


Alan Beach
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Faraxey Garre
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I'm not a big fan of rice casseroles, but this one was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.


ONLY HASIB
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This is my new favorite casserole recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Virral Mama
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Aaron Okoli. Jr
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This Italian rice casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.