Louisiana Sausage And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pkg. fully cooked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 c. instant brown or white rice
1 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. barbecue sauce
1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Microwave 500 to 700 W.
Place onion, celery and pepper in 2 1/2-quart oval glass-ceramic casserole dish.
Cover.
Microwave at High 4 minutes.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover.
Microwave 10 to 12 minutes more, stirring halfway through cooking.
Stir in cheese.
Makes 6 servings.