RisaG posted 11-19-99 5:31 PM
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Sausage and Green Chile Casserole
Recipe By : RisaG
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Chiles
Poultry
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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4 links turkey sausage, hot or mild
1 cup green beans, frozen, thawed
8 oz Monterey jack cheese
2 cups fat-free sour cream
4 oz canned chopped green chiles, or chopped raw chile
4 cups cooked rice
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Mexican oregano, crumbled
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ancho chile powder
dash Tabasco Habanero Sauce, or other hot sauce
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place turkey sausage on a microwaveable plate (or bacon rack). Cut small slits in each sausage. Cook on HIGH for 4 minutes. Set aside.
Shred Monterey Jack cheese. Mix sour cream and chiles together. Add seasonings and hot sauce and mix well. Cook green beans in microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Cut sausage into slices, about 1/2" thick.
Prepare a 2 qt casserole with cooking spray. Alternate layers of rice, sausage, green beans, sour cream mixture and Monterey Jack cheese until all ingredients are used up.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes of baking, sprinkle top with cheddar cheese. Finish baking and let sit for a few moments before slicing.
Serve with extra sour cream and salsa on side.