Almond Buffet Casserole

Name: Almond Buffet Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water; 2 envelopes dehydrated chicken noodle soup; 1 cup rice; 2 pounds sausage; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green peppers

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty casserole combining tender rice, savory sausage, crunchy vegetables, and almonds, baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with rich flavors.

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Ingredients

4 1/2 cups water ⓘ
2 envelopes dehydrated chicken noodle soup ⓘ
1 cup rice ⓘ
2 pounds sausage ⓘ
1 1/2 cups chopped celery ⓘ
1 medium onion, chopped ⓘ
1/2 cup chopped green peppers ⓘ

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring water and dehydrated chicken noodle soup to a boil.
Add rice, cover, reduce heat, and boil for 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Remove from heat.
Fry sausage until browned.
Remove meat and pour off excess fat.
Add chopped celery, chopped onion, and chopped green peppers to the remaining fat in the pan; cover and cook until tender and crisp.
Add cooked rice, sausage, and 1/2 cup of almonds to the vegetables; mix well.
Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining almonds over the top.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

398 kcal 20% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV

Total Fat 23.8g 30% DV

Carbs 36.1g 13% DV

Fiber 4.1g 15% DV

Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 685mg 30% DV

Potassium 433.8mg 9% DV

Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 62.6mg 70% DV

Calcium 90.5mg 7% DV

Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

Diet fit Under 400 cal

Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).