CAJUN RICE CASSEROLE

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This is a hearty and spicy rice dish that both my mother frequently cook. It makes a wonderful compliment to many meat dishes. Also great on its own with a green salad.

Provided by soochchef

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed if applicable
1 teaspoon canola oil (or other light cooking oil)
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 -6 drops hot sauce (more or less to taste)
31 1/2 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13" x 9" x 12" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Remove casing from sausage (unless using bulk sausage) and cook sausage in large non-stick skillet over med-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove from heat, remove sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain and wipe drippings from skillet with a paper towel.
  • Heat oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and saute for about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, stir in sausage, rice and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Spoon rice mixture into prepared baking dish, cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 1 hour, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven, discard bay leaf and fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle top with fresh parsley or green onion pieces if desired.
  • Ready to serve and enjoy.

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