Creole Red Beans and Rice Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) pkg smoked sausage, thinly sliced
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen seasoning blend (diced onion, bell peppers, and celery)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (15-oz) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15-oz) cans petite-diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sausage, seasoning blend, and garlic in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned.
  2. Stir in beans, tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in rice and broth. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg salad mix
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • ¾ cup Ranch dressing

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients just before serving.

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