"Frying Friday" or "Friday's Bake ...Simple Meals, Side Dishes, Appetizers, Deserts, etc. For Your Family....November 17, 2017 (Italian)

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"Frying Fridays"OR "Friday's Bake"  

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Today's Suggestion:

Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage 

Use up the rest of the Italian sausage, rice (so cheap!), cheese, and spinach for this killer cheesy rice.

Total Time: 0:30

Prep: 0:05

Level: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 c. white rice
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• kosher salt
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 c. chopped baby spinach
• 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 6 minutes, then season with salt. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, then add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes more.
3. Add cooked rice and cheeses and stir until well combined. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze with lemon juice, and season with salt.