Baked Rice with Sausage

By á-5981

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bulk italian sausage
• 4 celery ribs thinly sliced
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 large green pepper chopped
• 4-1/2 c water
• 3/4 c dry chicken noodle soup (1-1/2 envelopes)
• 1 can (10-3/4oz) cream of chicken soup undiluted
• 1 c uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 c dry bread crumbs
• 2 T butter melted

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook sausage, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add dry soup mix. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until the noodles are tender. Stir in canned soup, rice, and sausage mixture; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 greased baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over rice mixture. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.