Sausage Casserole

There are several different sausage casseroles we enjoy eating. We're talking about a quick and easy meal to throw together on a cold night after a long day at work. All of the items come straight from the pantry, which makes it even easier!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. mild or hot sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• Up to 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup instant rice
• 1 4 oz. jar diced pimiento
• 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown sausage, onion and pepper. Stir in uncooked rice and mix well. In a bowl, mix the soups, pimientos, rice and blend in a little milk to thin the soup down a little. Stir in a little black pepper and the sausage, onion and pepper mixture. Pour into a casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and rice is cooked.

SAUSAGE CASSEROLE II

Follow the directions above, but substitute the bell pepper with a jar of chopped fire roasted red peppers and the pimientos with a can of drained, chopped water chestnuts.