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Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole filled with ground turkey and a little sausage adds lots of flavor, plus peas and sauce. Freezes well, great for potlucks and family friendly!

Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole

rice

kosher salt

2.5 oz sweet Italian sausage

93% turkey

onion (minced)

black pepper

oz frozen peas

tomato sauce

egg egg white)

Pecorino romano cheese (or parmesan)

cooking spray

mozzarella

parsley

Cook rice with 1 teaspoon kosher salt according to package directions. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, sauté sausage meat; cook until brown breaking up into pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add turkey and onions and cook until browned, breaking up as it cooks.

Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste, then add peas and 1 cup sauce; simmer on low, covered, about 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a large bowl combine cooked rice, pecorino romano, eggs, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce and mix well. Rice should be a bit sticky.

Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray, making sure to spray sides too. Add 2 tbsp breadcrumbs to the dish and roll around to coat the bottom and sides.

Take half of the rice mixture (a little more if needed) and cover the bottom of the dish and up the sides; press to form the bottom layer. Fill with the meat and peas.

Top with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

Cover with remaining rice and press until even. Top with remaining sauce, remaining 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.

Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, until hot. Garnish with parsley or basil if desired, cut into 8 pieces and serve.

If you like Italian rice balls (arancini) this casserole is a must!

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Mexican Casserole

Nonstick spray

Olive oil 1 tbsp

onions 1

Red bell pepper 2

beef

Chili powder 2 tbsp

Cumin 1 ½ tsp

Black pepper ½ tsp

Cayenne pepper ¼ tsp

cloves

Brown rice 2 cups

Greek yogurt 1 cup

Black beans 1 can (15 oz)

Cheddar cheese ¾ cup

Mozzarella ¾ cup

tomatoes and green chiles 1 (10-oz)

Cilantro

Green onion

Heat oven  

Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Coat a 9×13-inch large casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.


Cook onions and peppers

In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped red bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.


Sauté beef

Add 1 pound ground beef, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Sauté until the beef is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.


Add rice and Greek yogurt

Remove the beef mixture from heat. Stir in 2 cups cooked brown rice and 1 cup plain Greek yogurt until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.


Assemble casserole

Spread 15 ounces refried black beans into an even layer in the prepared dish.


Sprinkle with cheese

Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Cheddar cheese and ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese over the beans. 


Top with tomatoes and chilies

Sprinkle the tomatoes and green chilies evenly over top.


Top with beef mixture

Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly on top of the tomatoes.


Top with cheese

Top with remaining ½ cup grated Cheddar and ½ cup grated mozzarella.


Bake

Bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot. 


Broil

Switch the oven to broil and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.


Serve

Sprinkle the Mexican casserole with chopped cilantro and green onions, and serve. 


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