CUBAN SANDWICH CASSEROLE

Cuban Sandwich Casserole image

Provided by susan.simon

Categories Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces chunk mozzarella cheese, Cubed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, Coarsely Chopped
6 ounces chicken-apple sausages or 2 -3 links chicken-apple sausages
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces cooked ham, cubed
1 (7 ounce) box chicken rice pilaf mix
1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning
2 1/2 cups water, divided
1/4 cup dill relish
1 teaspoon mustard

Steps:

Cut cheese into small cubes.
chop cilantro.
cut sausage into bite size pieces.
preheat large saute pan on medium high for 2-3 minutes.
Place oil in pan, then add sausage and ham. Cook 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in rice seasoning (from mix) and complete seasoning.
Add 1/2 cup water, cook and stir 1-2 minutes.
Stir in rice, relish, mustard, 1 tablespoon cilantro and remaining 2 cups of water.
Cover reduce heat to low and simmer 20-22 minutes (without removing cover) or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Stir in cheese, then sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Serve.