Sausage Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked rice
2 c. carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. celery, chopped
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.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and stir well.
Cover and bake another 30 minutes.
Garnish with mushrooms and parsley, if desired.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.