This is a super tasty and easy to make one-pot meal the whole family will love. Perfect for those busy nights when you don’t feel like doing a lot of dishes, this casserole is made in only one pot and is made with sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and rice cooked in a tomato sauce, then topped with cheese. This casserole also re-heats really well, so it’s great for a make-ahead meal or to make and take for work lunches.
If you’re looking for the perfect dish for a cool fall day, look no further. This casserole is such a cozy meal, it fills the house with the smell of sizzling onions and garlic…it reminds me of my mom cooking and always brings a smile to my face.
This one pot sausage and rice casserole is a family favorite. Paprika was the first spice I learned how to cook with, so any dish containing paprika (like this casserole) brings up happy memories of being in the kitchen and learning to cook.
You can buy hot paprika or mild paprika. Depending on who you’re feeding (adults/kids) you can adjust the heat level accordingly.
When I was originally testing this recipe, I had made it and had some in the fridge in Tupperware containers. Nick took some for lunch and texted me in the middle of the day asking what the deliciousness he had just eaten was!
My husband, Nick is definitely the best indicator for me for if a recipe is successful and good enough to post on the blog and share with the world. If he doesn’t say much or have anything to say when I ask him about what he’s just tried, I know I’m in trouble.
And yes, there have definitely been times when he tries a recipe of mine and just doesn’t say much. When he doesn’t say much, I know it’s because he doesn’t love it and he just doesn’t want to be mean 🙂 Luckily, he had plenty to say about this dish and everything was positive – he LOVED it and requested it again!
This one pot sausage and rice casserole is made with Pick ‘n Save ingredients. You know how much I love Pick ‘n Save from my pressure cooker chicken spaghetti casserole I recently shared.
Pick ‘n Save is the perfect place to get all of the ingredients for family meals. They keep their prices low, even on organic products, which is one of the many reasons I love shopping there. I can make a complete grocery list for the week and not break the bank buying everything for a whole lot of healthy meals!
To get this dish from ingredients to warm comforting meal in no time, you just need to follow a few easy steps:
- Saute onions and peppers
- Add garlic and paprika
- Stir mushrooms and Italian sausage
- Stir in dry rice, tomato juice salt and pepper
- Cover and boil
- Cook for 35-45 minutes
- Remove lid, sprinkle cheese on top and enjoy warm!
Enjoy your meal, put the kids to bed and then enjoy a glass of wine since you didn’t spend all night doing dishes!
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Sue says
This looks really good! I would like to make it with less rice and wondered if the volume of tomato juice should also be cut. for instance if I used 1 cup of rice, should the amount of tomato juice be 2 and a third?
Jeffrey says
My favorite one pot dish is oatmeal. It is so good in the fall, especially with apples or pumpkin!
Amy Cooley says
I’m all about soups and chilis during the fall season. I haven’t settled on a favorite because I’ve been trying a lot of new recipes lately!
Lisa Burkhart says
My favorite fall dish is Chili. I always make a big pot and freeze the leftovers for quick dinners
Rachel Zimmerman says
My favorite one pot fall dish is beef stew. Yum!
Y says
My favorite fall dish is a kielbasa casserole, easy potatoes , onions, kielbasa in the oven and topped with crisp diced apple before serving.
Nathalie says
There is nothing better in the Fall season than my mother’s home made cheesy beef casserole. It hits the spot – every time. Mother’s always have that effect, don’t they? 🙂
Jackie Conroy says
Looks Yummy! My favorite fall recipe is my Pumpkin Bars! They are do delish and moist!
MerSea says
I love roasted veggies in the fall, when the oven warmth is a special bonus.
Annette says
That looks so good! This is my favorite time of year to cook. I love making soup, chili, and stew. I also enjoy roasting seasonal veggies.
Wendy says
I love to make and eat homemade chicken pot pie! if you drop the crust on top in spoonfuls, the bottom won’t get soggy!
Linda Bick says
I love to bake pumpkin bread!
Diana Markel says
Layered skillet sausage and ricotta lasagna. It’s so much easier than regular lasagna and it’s all in one pan stove to oven! Pair this with an arugula salad and you’re all set. I love the rich flavors and scents in my home this time of year. Pop open a nice merlot and you have date night at home. Fall is for romantics.
Jana says
I’m not sure it gets any better than chili for fall. It goes so well with watching football games! I have my mom’s standby chili recipe but my husband and I also like to experiment with different versions. For winter, there’s a chicken and wild rice hotdish recipe from Amy Thielen that I love. It’s so filling, comforting and homey when it’s really cold outside! Your casserole recipe is definitely one we’re going to have to put on the list to try though – looks delish!
Judy says
I made the one pot sausage and rice casserole and my husband couldn’t stop eating it. He took left overs for lunch the next day and had more at dinner on day 2. I skipped the mushrooms because I didn’t have them on hand, and it was still very yummy – and easy!!