SAUSAGE RICE PILAF

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In Goshen, Indiana, Deborah Downing serves this nicely seasoned rice casserole with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread or rolls. "It's one of our favorite sausage recipes. My family likes freshly grated Parmesan cheese on their helpings. More Sausage Dinner Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until onion is tender. Add rice, consomme, water and oregano; mix well. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.