Patty Pan Squash and Rice Casserole

This patty pan squash casserole recipe was inspired by my sister-in-law’s mother’s recipe. She lives on a farm and they make their own sausage and grow their own vegetables. It can be changed up very easily.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 2

Peel squash and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step: 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent and sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step: 4

Stir in rice; saute until rice is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a Dutch oven, add tomatoes and water, and season with salt and pepper.

Step: 5

Bake, covered, until bubbly and rice is cooked through, about 1 hour.

Per Serving: 187 calories; protein 7.2g; carbohydrates 16.8g; fat 9.4g; cholesterol 21.6mg; sodium 488mg.

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