Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sage-flavored pork sausage
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 c. uncooked converted rice
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Brown sausage in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Transfer sausage to a 2 1/2-quart greased casserole dish.
  • In the sausage drippings, saute celery, onion, sweet red pepper, green pepper and mushrooms until lightly browned.
  • Turn into casserole.
  • Add water chestnuts, rice, broth, salt and pepper to casserole; mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until rice is fluffy and tender.