Sausage Casserole

Sausage Casserole – Ida Tanner

1 lb. bulk sausage                           

1 cup celery, sliced finely       

1 cup onions, diced                

½ cup green pepper, diced

1½ cups uncooked rice          

1½ cups water or broth

Salt and pepper to taste         

½ to 1 tsp. sage

3  10 oz. cans Chicken Noodle soup

Almonds, blanched and crisped

Brown first four ingredients in large oven proof pan for 20 minutes. 

Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Season.

Cover and cook for two hours at 350*.