Sausage & Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• 1 lb fresh sausage (I use bratwurst)
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or chicken broth

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet and add the celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes then add the onion. Cook this until onion is starting to turn translucent or become soft.

2. 2

   Remove casings from sausages and add the ground pork/sausage to the skillet with the onion mixture and cook until no longer pink.

3. 3

   Add the rice, mixing thoroughly into the sausage mixture and then add in the soup, chicken stock, & water.

4. 4

   Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and allow rice to cook. This should take around 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with 3/4 of cheese and mix all together. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 of cheese on top let stand for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   NOTE: I've only made this with Cream of Celery soup. From what I understand Cream of Mushroom will not work per original recipe's author. The Cream of Celery soup is essential to the flavor.