Description
Cheesy Sausage and Rice Skillet is the perfect one-pan comfort meal packed with smoked sausage, melty cheddar, and broccoli. Quick, hearty, and full of flavor—perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz smoked sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups steamed broccoli, chopped
2 boxes (6.5 oz each) Rice-A-Roni
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter.
- Once butter is melted, add the sliced smoked sausage. Brown it for about 3‑4 minutes, allowing the edges to crisp lightly.
- Remove or push the sausage to the side, set aside the seasoning packets from the Rice‑A‑Roni boxes. Add the dry rice to the skillet and brown for 1‑2 minutes, stirring, to toast it slightly.
- Stir in 5 cups of water. Then add the seasoning packets you set aside. Stir to combine everything.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- While the rice and sausage are cooking, steam the broccoli until crisp‑tender, and chop into bite‑sized pieces.
- Once the rice mixture is cooked, stir in the steamed broccoli.
- Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir until melted and fully combined.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Use a non-stick skillet for best results.
Add extra veggies or spice for variation.
Reheat with a splash of water to refresh leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: ~550 kcal
- Sugar: ~3 g
- Carbohydrates: ~55 g
- Protein: ~28 g