Pizza Rice Casserole
If you’re craving all the cozy, cheesy, saucy flavors of pizza but want something a little heartier (and way easier), this pizza rice casserole is about to be your new weeknight favorite. It’s gluten-free, kid-approved, and has all your favorite pizza toppings. Think of it as the ultimate comfort food meets your pizza night craving.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rice
- 3 cups Broth
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese see ingredient list above
- 1 pint Sun dried tomatoes
- 5 cloves Garlic diced
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1 pint Tomatoes
- 2 handfuls Arugula
- 12-16 oz. Sausage fully cooked, chopped
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
- Pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and bring the broth to a boil
- Add to a casserole dish the uncooked rice, boiling broth, cream cheese, sundried tomatoes, garlic, onion, grape tomatoes, arugula, and sausage.
- Cover tightly with foil or a lid and bake for about 35 minutes, then stir it thoroughly and add the spices, then recover and bake for another 30 minutes or so, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Put the oven on broil, then top the casserole with the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Broil for 2-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
