Something Special Rice

Submitted By: Mary Kirk

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked plain rice
• 1 bunch celery, cut horizontally into 1/8-inch slices
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 package Lipton’s dry chicken noodle soup mix
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 1 pound sausage
• American cheese (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, combine rice, celery, onions, soup mix, and water. Bring to a boil and

cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a skillet, crumble and fry sausage until brown; drain. Add sausage to rice and vegetable mixture; mix well.
Pour mixture into a large casserole dish that has been coated with nonstick spray. Cover with grated American cheese if desired. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes.