Savoury Sausage Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight family dinner or a potluck gathering with friends. This recipe, carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds, combines the richness of pork sausage with the vibrant flavors of green pepper, celery, and onion, all harmonizing together to create a symphony of savory goodness. Let’s dive into the details of this culinary masterpiece.
Cook Time: PT9H
Prep Time: PT20M
Total Time: PT9H20M
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Pork, Poultry, Rice, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spicy, Savory, Weeknight, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 lb bulk pork sausage
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos
- 1 cup wild rice, cooked
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp marjoram leaves
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 455.3
- Fat: 25.3g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6g
- Cholesterol: 90.8mg
- Sodium: 515.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 27.4g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Protein: 29.7g
Instructions:
To Prepare The Rice:
- Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Rinse the wild rice with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Spread the rinsed rice evenly in the prepared pan.
- Cover the rice generously with boiling water.
- Cover the pan with foil to seal in the steam.
- Place the pan in a cold oven.
- Turn the oven on to 450°F.
- Once the oven reaches the desired temperature, turn it off and resist the temptation to open the door.
- Allow the rice to sit overnight undisturbed. By morning, the rice will be perfectly cooked and ready to use in your casserole.
To Finish The Casserole:
- In a large skillet, brown the bulk pork sausage over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add diced green pepper, celery, and onion to the skillet, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.
- Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the diced pimentos, marjoram leaves, thyme leaves, and shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in the cooked wild rice until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the savory sausage and rice mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart casserole dish.
- Cover the casserole dish with a lid or foil.
- Bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 325°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until heated through and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the Savoury Sausage Casserole is hot and bubbly, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to deepen and intensify, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with your favorite side dishes, this casserole is sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. So gather your loved ones around the table and savor the comforting goodness of this delectable dish.
