Sausage-Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 lb. mild sausage
1 c. rice, uncooked
1 1/2 c. celery
2 pkg. dry chicken noodle soup mix

Preparation

Brown first 3 ingredients.
Drain.
Combine rice, celery and soup mix with sausage mixture.
Place in a greased 3-quart casserole.
Add 5 cups boiling water.
Bake 45 minutes at 350\u00b0, uncovered.
Top with almonds last 15 minutes.
Can be put together ahead and cooked 30 minutes.
Finish cooking at serving time.