Description
Hearty Sausage Casserole Bake is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This delightful dish combines savory Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey cheddar cheese all baked together with pasta or rice for a creamy texture. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole is easy to prepare and will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the rich flavors and heartwarming aromas that fill your kitchen as you indulge in this delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked pasta or rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic in olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- In the prepared dish, combine the sautéed mixture with uncooked pasta or rice and pour in the chicken broth until just submerged.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg