Sausage And Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Spread rice evenly in lightly greased casserole.
Spoon vegetables over rice.
Pour chicken broth and water over all. Cook sausage until brown; drain well.
Spoon sausage over vegetables.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and stir well.
Cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Garnish with mushrooms and parsley, if desired.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.