Economical Casserole
Description: This hearty and budget-friendly casserole is perfect for those busy days when you want a delicious, filling meal without breaking the bank. It’s incredibly versatile, allowing you to use any vegetables that are in season or that your family enjoys. For a larger gathering, you can easily use a roasting pan with a lid to accommodate more servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Category: Oven
Keywords: < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 3 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup cheese (your choice)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can (15 oz) tomatoes (diced or crushed)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables: Start by peeling and thinly slicing the potatoes. Slice the onions and carrots as well.
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Layer the Ingredients: In a large casserole dish, arrange the ingredients in layers. Begin with the thinly sliced potatoes, followed by the sliced carrots and onions. Sprinkle the rice evenly over these layers.
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Add the Sausage: Place a single layer of sliced sausages on top of the vegetable and rice mixture. For added flavor, sprinkle the sausages with salt and pepper to taste.
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Combine and Pour: In a bowl, combine the can of tomatoes with 1/2 cup of water. Stir well and pour this mixture evenly over the sausages.
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Cover and Bake: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake in a moderate oven (about 350°F or 175°C) for 1 hour.
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Finish Baking: After 1 hour, remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to become slightly crisp.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the casserole and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving Suggestion: Serve this casserole hot, straight from the oven. It pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1856
- Fat Content: 136.8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 46.4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 369 mg
- Sodium Content: 3376.6 mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 65.9 g
- Fiber Content: 7.9 g
- Sugar Content: 9.8 g
- Protein Content: 86 g
Enjoy this economical and comforting casserole that brings both flavor and warmth to your table! 🍲✨
