Description
A comforting and indulgent one pot meal featuring savory sausage, creamy cheese, and long-grain rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your favorite)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the sausage and break it up while it cooks until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the long-grain rice, stirring to combine with the sausage and vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, stir in the shredded cheese until melted and gooey.
- Fluff the rice gently and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
For healthier options, substitute brown rice or quinoa. You can also add seasonal vegetables or spicy elements to tailor the dish to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: one pot meal, cheesy sausage rice, family dinner, comfort food, quick recipe