Cheesy, Sausage-y, Rice-y Goodness - Italian Sausage Rice Casserole

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in calories and fat.

Cut 4 Italian sausages into bite-sized chunks.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the sausage chunks to the skillet and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

Add 1 small chopped onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 small julienned red bell pepper, 2 cups chopped green beans, and 6 chopped button mushrooms to the skillet; stir to combine and cook until softened.

Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon dried basil, 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1-2 teaspoons ground black pepper; toss everything together until well coated.

Stir in 1 cup long grain rice and 1 can of medium spiced diced tomatoes; mix well.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.

Grate about 2 cups of mozzarella cheese while the mixture simmers.

Scoop the sausage and rice mixture into a casserole dish.

Top with the grated mozzarella cheese and place in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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