Smoked Sausage Rice Skillet

• Oil: olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil will work.
• Dairy: butter and shredded cheddar cheese
• Vegetables: diced onion, sliced red bell pepper, and frozen broccoli that’s been thawed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• Cooked rice: Use whatever type of rice you prefer. It could be leftover white rice, brown rice, or whatever long-grain rice you prefer
• Herbs and spices: minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes

• Step 1: Add oil and butter to the skillet and heat it up. Add diced onions and peppers and cook until soft.
• Step 2: Add sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned. Add garlic to the sausage and veggies and cook until fragrant.
• Step 3: Dump cooked rice, broccoli, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and red pepper flakes into the pan and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until the whole thing is warm.
• Step 4: Remove the  from the heat and add the shredded cheese. Stir to melt the cheese. Serve and enjoy this super-easy meal.

Recipe Tips

• Use day old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice can be too soft for this cheesy rice and sausage dinner.
• Slice sausage into even pieces for quicker, consistent cooking.
• Don’t skip browning the sausage, it adds extra flavor.
• Try swapping vegetables or adding extra veggies. Add zucchini, mushrooms, peas, orange pepper, green bell peppers, or canned corn.
• Swap cheddar for mozzarella cheese, or gouda.
• For best results, store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
• You can freeze leftovers of this delicious dinner for later. Transfer leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

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