Crockpot Sausage Casserole
This hearty Crockpot Sausage Casserole is a comforting one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, hearty vegetables, and fluffy rice, all slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for busy families, this dish is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, your preference
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes canned, with juice
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for topping before serving
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat and transfer the sausage to the crockpot.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with juice), frozen mixed vegetables, rice, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the vegetable and rice mixture over the sausage in the crockpot and stir everything together well.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once cooking is complete, season the casserole with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole, cover the crockpot again, and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can customize the casserole by adding other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
For a spicier dish, choose hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
This dish can be refrigerated and reheated for leftovers, making it a great meal prep option.