Zucchini & Sausage Stovetop Casserole Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
• 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Drain and remove sausage from pan.

In same pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, rice, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Yield: 6 servings.