Rice Casserole Recipes

This page focuses on three versatile rice casserole recipes that blend simple ingredients with straightforward instructions. Ideal for home cooks looking to whip up crowd-pleasing dishes without fuss, these recipes emphasize everyday pantry staples and frozen items for convenience.

The first recipe, Fish Chowder Rice Casserole, transforms basic seafood into a warming stew-like dish. Yielding about six cups or four hearty servings, it’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal.

Next up is a straightforward Rice Casserole that highlights nutty brown rice baked with canned soups and mushrooms. This no-frills side dish serves six and pairs well with grilled meats or veggies, offering a savory, umami-rich flavor profile.

Rounding out the trio is the Rice, Sausage Casserole, a more substantial option featuring pork sausage browned with green peppers, onions, and celery. Serving 10-12 people, it’s an excellent choice for potlucks or large gatherings, with its bold, meaty taste reminiscent of classic Midwestern comfort food.

Overall, this page stands out for its retro charm and practicality, likely drawing from local traditions. The recipes use accessible ingredients—many frozen or canned—to keep prep time minimal while delivering satisfying results.

Fish Chowder Rice Casserole

Ingredients required
2 tablespoons bacon fat or margarine
1/2 cup to 1 cup frozen onions 1 - 1 lb canned tomatoes 1 - 8 oz bottle of clam juice
3 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
dash of hot pepper sauce
1 bay leave
1 lb frozen fish fillets
1 - 10 Oz package frozen okra hot cooked rice

Instructions for Fish Chowder Rice Casserole Recipe

In a heavy 4 quart kettle or dutch oven, melt the bacon fat. And onion and saute, stirring 5 to 6 minutes. Add next six ingredients and bring to a boil. Add fish, cover and simmer slowly 20 minutes. Add okra and simmer 8 to 10 minutes more. Serve on a mound of rice and bowls. Makes six cups of 4 hearty servings.

Rice Casserole

Ingredients required
1 cup brown rice
1 quarter pound of margarine or butter
1 can onion soup, undiluted
1 can consomme, undiluted
1 can mushrooms with liquid

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Instructions for Rice Casserole Recipe

Place brown rice in 2 qt casserole. Add soup and consomme and mushrooms, with liquid. If mushrooms are whole caps, slice them. Bake, uncovered 45 to 50 minutes. Serves 6

Rice, Sausage Casserole Recipe

Ingredients required
2 lb pork sausage meat
1 green pepper, chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cups celery, chop
2 bouillon cubes
4 1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven 375 degrees

Instructions for Rice, Sausage Casserole Recipe

Brown sausage in a large heavy skillet. Drain off excess fat. Add green pepper, onions, one cup celery. Cook 5 minutes longer. Combine soup mix in water in a large pan. Stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. And sausage and salt. Stir thoroughly. Turn into a 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan. Sprinkle remaining celery on top. Drizzle butter over all. Bake 30 minutes at 375°. Suerves 10 to 12.