Rice casserole with sausage and cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Rice casserole with sausage and cheese is a cozy and hearty dish that combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Its roots trace back to European culinary traditions, where casseroles are valued for their versatility. Boiled rice creates a tender base, while aromatic boiled sausage adds zest. Eggs and cheese bind the components together, forming a soft texture inside and an appetizing golden crust on top. Tomato slices add freshness and a slight tanginess. It's the perfect dish for a family dinner or lunch – easy to prepare, and its flavor improves after baking when all the aromas blend into a harmonious whole. It can be served as a standalone dish or with a light salad. The casserole not only satisfies but also provides a sense of homey comfort.
1
Boil the rice and cut the sausage into small cubes.
- Rice: 0.5 glass
- Boiled sausage: 250 g
2
Mix rice, sausage, eggs, and 100 g of cheese. Add salt and pepper.
- Rice: 0.5 glass
- Boiled sausage: 250 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Grated hard cheese: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Place everything in a greased form, spread with mayonnaise (sour cream), and top with uncut thin slices of tomato.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
4
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 190 degrees. Remove, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Grated hard cheese: 150 g