Description
Cheesy Sausage and Rice is a delicious one-pan meal that combines savory smoked sausage, tender rice, and gooey melted cheddar cheese for a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Main Ingredients:
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Sausage: Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add rice, chicken broth, paprika, black pepper, and salt if using. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use turkey sausage or kielbasa as a lighter alternative.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat, or stir in sour cream or cream cheese for creaminess before adding the cheddar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
