Breakfast Sausage and Rice Casserole for Dinner

Name: Breakfast Sausage and Rice Casserole for Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups White Rice; 1 whole Onion; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 2 whole Zucchini; 1 bunch (a Handful) Of Fresh Basil; 1 package Ground Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage (1 Pound); 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 2 Tablespoons Soft White Cheese (goat, Cream Or Neufchatel); 3 dashes Salt and Pepper (Just To Taste); 1- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

1
Cook 2 Cups of white rice (you will add all of it to the casserole later) according to package instructions.
2
When done, set aside.
3
Dice onion and red bell pepper.
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Set aside.
5
Cut zucchini into quarters (long ways) and then chop into small chunks.
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Set aside.
7
Chiffonade your handful of washed fresh basil and set aside.
8
In a large non-stick skillet begin browning your ground breakfast sausage over medium-high heat.
9
Cook until almost, but not completely cooked.
10
Drain some grease if necessary.
11
Now add your diced onions and peppers and saute for a few minutes.
12
Next, add your chopped zucchini and continue cooking.
13
When the zucchini begins to soften up go ahead and add your can of diced tomatoes and turn the burner down to medium-low.
14
NOTE: You may want to drain just a bit of the juice off of the tomatoes depending on how you like your casserole (more or less moist).
15
Stir until combined.
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Lastly, add 2 Tablespoons of white soft cheese (either goat, cream cheese or neufchatel will work whatever you have on hand).
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Stir until cheese is melted and incorporated.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour all of this into a large 13x9 inch baking dish.
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Add the cooked rice and stir together until all of the rice is mixed evenly into the sausage & tomato mixture.
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Lastly, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over top and bake in a 350 degrees oven until the cheese is melted.
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My kids really liked this.
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I think breakfast sausage is the key when it comes to the kids!

506

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups White Rice, 1 whole Onion, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, 2 whole Zucchini, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Sausage and Rice Casserole for Dinner falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!