Sausage-Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked regular rice
2 c. chopped carrots
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1/4 c. water
1 lb. bulk pork sausage
fresh mushrooms (optional)
fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 3-quart casserole. Spoon vegetables over rice.
Pour chicken broth and water over the vegetables.
Cook sausage until browned; drain well.
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 a mushroom and parsley, if desired.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings.