Sausage Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. water
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
fresh mushrooms or parsley (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 lb. Owens Country sausage, cooked

Preparation

Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 3-quart casserole dish.
Spoon vegetables over rice.
Pour chicken broth and water over vegetables.
Add cooked sausage that has been drained.
Spoon sausage over vegetables.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well.
Cover and bake an additional 30 minutes.
Garnish with mushrooms and/or parsley.