Baked Rice With Sausage

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This makes a big hearty casserole.

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Steps

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In a skillet , cook the sausage , celery , onion and green pepper over medium heat and drain.

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In a saucepan , bring water to a boil and add dry soup mix.

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Reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , for 5 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

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Stir in canned soup , rice and sausage mixture and mix well.

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Transfer to a greased 13-in.

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X 9-in.

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X 2-in.

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Baking dish.

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Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

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Toss bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over rice mixture.

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Bake , uncovered , for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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bulk italian sausage, celery ribs, onion, green pepper, water, chicken noodle soup mix, condensed cream of chicken soup, long grain rice, dry breadcrumbs, butter