CHEESY ZUCCHINI MEDLEY

Cheesy Zucchini Medley image

My family can hardly wait for zucchini to ripen in summer so I can make this casserole. With rice, sausage and vegetables, it's a hearty meal-in-one.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
3-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces process American cheese, cubed, divided

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in zucchini, tomato, mushrooms, salt, pepper, 6 oz. of cheese and rice. Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-60 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Top with remaining cheese; return to the oven until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.