Sausage Rice Casserole

This side dish goes quite well with a turkey dinner. It is an excellent choice for a gluten-free side dish on your Thanksgiving table.

Make a mental note: Here is an easy holiday recipe with less than 6 ingredients! Now we are talking really EASY!  This dish also reheats well in the microwave if you happen to be taking it over the river and through the woods.   Make it spicier by using a hot sausage instead of the mild kind.  We discovered a sage flavored sausage and it was yummy, yummy!

Holiday Recipe Ingredients


2 boxes Zatarin's Wild and Long Grain Rice Mix
2 tubes of bulk breakfast sausage, mild or sage flavor
1 large onion, sliced
1   8-oz can of sliced mushrooms, drained
1 family size can of cream of chicken soup


Easy Holiday Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare the rice according to the directions on the box.  Set aside.

Brown the sausage in a large skillet. Breaking up any large chunks.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Saving the drippings.

Place the onions in hot drippings and cook until soft.
Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.

In a large bowl, carefully combine all the ingredients to mix well.
Spoon into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Bake about 30 minutes until set.