Baked Rice With Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. dry chicken noodle soup mix (1 to 1 1/2 envelopes)
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add dry soup mix.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Stir in canned soup, rice, sausage mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over rice mixture.
Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 12 to 14 servings.