Description
Cheesy Sausage & Rice is a comforting one-skillet dinner made with smoked sausage, fluffy rice, sautéed veggies, cheddar cheese, and a creamy finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the sausage and vegetable mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked through and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Mix well until everything is melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the dish sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and budget-friendly cooking.
- Great for quick comfort food lovers.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg