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

Gather all ingredients.

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

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

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned. Drain excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in zucchini and tomatoes and cook until tender.

Step 6

Stir in cooked rice, mushrooms, and cheese. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.