Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole

My mom would make this recipe with the zucchini and tomatoes that would flourish in our garden. It's my favorite casserole.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound pork sausage
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed
• 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup diced fresh tomato
• 4 cups cubed zucchini squash
• 0.25 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 cup uncooked white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Step 3

Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, and cook until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, and cheese. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish, or a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and bubbly.