Description
A comforting dish featuring hearty sausage, tender rice, and gooey cheese that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (Italian, spicy, or plant-based)
- 1 cup rice (long-grain white, brown, or quinoa)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or blend of cheeses)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sausage: Stir in minced garlic and sausage, cooking until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate rice: Stir in the rice and let it absorb the juices for about a minute.
- Pour broth: Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Melt in cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead options available; can be reheated easily. Customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: comfort food, sausage, cheesy rice, easy dinner, family meal, potluck