Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole
Cheesy sausage zucchini rice casserole is a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in 30 minutes. Cheesy rice with smoked sausage, and loaded with fresh zucchini.
Servings 6
Calories 569kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb Smoked Beef Sausage cut into slices
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese I use white cheddar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and sliced sausages and cook just until browned about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in diced onions, red pepper, and garlic and cook until softened about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the rice and stir around for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice.
- Stir in the chicken stock and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat to the lowest setting (and smallest burner) place the lid on and cook for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork, add in shredded zucchini and cheese and stir until combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve!
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Notes
I like to use smoked beef sausage. But a spicy Italian Sausage, Kielbasa sausage, or even turkey sausage will also work.
Don't use pre-shredded cheese, it doesn't melt as well.
Make sure you cook your rice on the smallest burner, on the lowest setting.
You must use a dish with a cover like my Cast Iron Casserole Dish or you can place a piece of aluminum foil tightly around the skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
