Andouille Sausage Squash And Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add the rice and sausage. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. After allowing squash to cool, cut it in half lengthwise, seed, quarter and peel it. Then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring broth, water, and sage to a simmer without allowing it to come to a boil.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sausage; set aside.
• In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until tender.
• Add the apple and garlic, and saute for two minutes.
• Add the rice, and saute for an additional minute.
• Stir in the sausage, squash, broth mixture, wine, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place the casserole mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove casserole from oven, stir mixture gently, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Return to oven and bake for an additional five minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.

SMOKED SAUSAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Season the squash with 1 tablespoon of the oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven and cool completely.
• In food processor or blender, puree the squash with 2 cups of the chicken stock until smooth. Set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of the stock and 1/2 cup of the chopped onions to a simmer. Add the rice and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally with a fork. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot add the sausage and brown for 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups of onions and the corn. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 3 more minutes.
• Add the remaining 6 cups of stock and squash puree. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
• Stir in the rice and continue to cook for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the half and half and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the parsley and serve.