Surprise your family with this super simple side dish. This tasty dish is a fusion of fluffy rice and savory cocktail sausages hidden within a non-descript casserole. Drop this on the family dinner table, and once your unsuspecting patrons dig into an otherwise plain-looking rice casserole - boom, surprise!
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
60 minREADY
75 min
This easy rice casserole is easily jazzed up. Here are some ideas:
- Spice it up: Add some pizzazz to your rice casserole by incorporating a variety of spices like cumin, paprika, or even a dash of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
- Mix in some veggies: Give your casserole color and nutrition by adding a medley of vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Cheese it up: Who doesn’t love cheese? Mix in or top with some shredded cheese or create a cheesy sauce to take your casserole to the next level.
- Top it off: Give your casserole a crunchy and delicious topping by adding breadcrumbs, crushed crackers, or even some crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
Directions
Remove the seeds from the sweet red bell pepper and chop finely.
Add pepper and onion, also chopped fine, to the rice.
Mix thoroughly and put a layer in a buttered casserole dish.
Add a layer of the cocktail sausages, which have been partially cooked, and cover with the rice. Nestle them into the rice to help keep them a surprise.
Pour milk over it all and dot it with butter.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for ½ hour.
Remove the cover and bake for another ½ hour.
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