Description
Hearty sausage and bean casserole brings rustic comfort straight from countryside kitchens. Savory sausages nestled with creamy beans create a warming meal that satisfies hunger and warms souls with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pre-cooked sausage
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
Starch and Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) brown rice
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa
- 2 cups (480 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package directions until fluffy and tender.
- Heat the pre-cooked sausage in a large skillet over medium temperature, warming thoroughly.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the sausage, mixing to distribute the spices evenly.
- Pour salsa into the skillet, then add black beans and diced tomatoes, simmering until everything is heated through and flavors meld.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring proper temperature for baking.
- Combine the cooked rice, spiced sausage mixture, and sharp cheddar cheese in a spacious mixing bowl, folding gently to distribute ingredients.
- Transfer the combined mixture into a prepared, greased casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Generously top the casserole with remaining cheddar cheese, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Pick pre-cooked sausage varieties like chicken or turkey for a leaner protein option.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa to boost nutritional value and fiber content.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying chili powder and cumin amounts to suit personal heat preferences.
- Ensure complete heating of beans and sausage to maintain food safety and enhance flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg