Italian Sausage & Creamy Rice Hotdish

Memphis cooks. They are the best in the world. I ran into this delicious dish at a church potluck dinner. I had to tackle the person who brought this dish out in the church parking lot. After twisting his/her arm, finally I got the recipe (a bit overstated here)! It is simple, consists of commonly available ingredients. And will be a keeper, I promise!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb sausage or 1  lb Italian sausage
• 1  cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  cup  uncooked white rice (not minute rice)
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed chicken noodle soup
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Sautee (brown) first four (4) items and then drain.
2. In 9x13 casserole dish, put uncooked rice on bottom.
3. Put sausage mixture on top.
4. Add two (2) soups spreading on top.
5. Add water.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!