09/04/2024
Cheesy Sausage and Rice
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ring (13.5 ounces) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups instant white rice
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
2 cups (480 g) chicken broth
2 cups (226 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup (1/2 stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, sliced into 4 pats
Parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Add olive oil to a 15-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sausage slices and sear them on each side until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
To the skillet, add the diced onion, green and red bell peppers, minced garlic, rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
Top the mixture with the pats of butter, evenly spaced, and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
Top with freshly chopped parsley. Salt to taste, and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings