Butternut Squash, Rice And Sausage Casserole Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash, Rice And Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 lb mild sausage, crumbled or sliced (I prefer Aidell's brand chicken and apple sausage); 1 cup diced onion; 1 small sweet apple, diced (gala, pink lady, or golden delicious, for example); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup uncooked arborio rice or 1 cup other short-grain rice; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; cooking spray; 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 butternut squash
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 lb mild sausage, crumbled or sliced (I prefer Aidell's brand chicken and apple sausage)
1 cup diced onion
1 small sweet apple, diced (gala, pink lady, or golden delicious, for example)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice or 1 cup other short-grain rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
cooking spray
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. After allowing squash to cool, cut it in half lengthwise, seed, quarter and peel it. Then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
3
Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
4
In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring broth, water, and sage to a simmer without allowing it to come to a boil.
5
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sausage; set aside.
6
In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until tender.
7
Add the apple and garlic, and saute for two minutes.
8
Add the rice, and saute for an additional minute.
9
Stir in the sausage, squash, broth mixture, wine, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Place the casserole mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
11
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
12
Remove casserole from oven, stir mixture gently, and sprinkle with cheese.
13
Return to oven and bake for an additional five minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
14
Allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 butternut squash, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash, Rice And Sausage Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Butternut Squash, Rice And Sausage Casserole

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