Pizza-Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Pizza-Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice (I like brown, it holds up better in this casserole) or 2 cups white rice (I like brown, it holds up better in this casserole); 1 ½ cups cream-style cottage cheese; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; seasoning salt and black pepper; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Hunt's is best); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese blend)

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked brown rice (I like brown, it holds up better in this casserole) or 2 cups white rice (I like brown, it holds up better in this casserole)
1 ½ cups cream-style cottage cheese
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
seasoning salt and black pepper
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Hunt's is best)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese blend)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9-inch or 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3
In a frypan, brown beef with onions and garlic; drain fat then season with salt and pepper, the add/mix in Parmesan cheese.
4
Add in the tomato sauce with the sugar, parsley and oregano; cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cooked rice and cottage cheese, then season with salt and pepper (you can add in about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the mixture if desired).
6
Transfer 1/3 of the mixture into a greased casserole.
7
Sprinkle ALL of the green peppers over the mixture.
8
Top with about 1/3 of the meat mixture.
9
Continue to alternate layers, ending with the meat mixture.
10
Bake covered or uncovered for 20 minutes; remove from the oven, sprinkle with grated cheese, return to oven, uncovered, bake for 15 minutes more.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked brown rice (I like brown, it holds up better in this casserole) or 2 cups white rice (I like brown, it holds up better in this casserole), 1 ½ cups cream-style cottage cheese, 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Pizza-Rice 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.

Pizza-Rice Casserole

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