Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole

This sausage zucchini casserole is made with squash, fresh tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and white rice lightly seasoned with oregano for a tasty meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• 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 water and rice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. 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 cooked rice, mushrooms, and cheese. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

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