Rice Casserole Recipes | Fish Chowder, Brown Rice Bake & Sausage Rice Casserole

Rice Casserole Recipes

These vintage rice casseroles are easy, hearty comfort-food favorites—perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and make-ahead meals.

Choose from a fish chowder served over rice, a simple baked brown rice casserole using pantry soups and mushrooms, and a sausage-and-rice bake that feeds a crowd. Use the jump links below to go straight to the recipe you want.

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🐟 Fish Chowder Rice Casserole

A hearty one-pot fish stew with tomatoes, potatoes, and okra served over rice.

⏱️ Cook Time: 40–45 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 4 🍳 Equipment: 4-quart kettle or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat or margarine
  • 1/2 cup to 1 cup frozen onions
  • 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) bottle clam juice
  • 3 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb frozen fish fillets
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen okra
  • Hot cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a heavy 4-quart kettle or Dutch oven, melt bacon fat.
  2. Add onions and sauté, stirring, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, clam juice, O'Brien potatoes, salt, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
  4. Add fish, cover, and simmer slowly 20 minutes.
  5. Add okra and simmer 8 to 10 minutes more.
  6. Serve over hot cooked rice.

🍚 Rice Casserole

Simple and flavorful baked brown rice with onion soup, consommé, and mushrooms.

🌡️ Oven Temp: 350°F ⏱️ Bake Time: 45–50 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 6 🍳 Equipment: 2-quart casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1/4 lb margarine or butter
  • 1 can onion soup, undiluted
  • 1 can consommé, undiluted
  • 1 can mushrooms with liquid (slice if needed)

Instructions

  1. Place brown rice in a 2-quart casserole.
  2. Add onion soup, consommé, and mushrooms with their liquid.
  3. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes.

🍚 Rice, Sausage Casserole

Hearty sausage and rice casserole with vegetables and a crunchy celery topping.

🌡️ Oven Temp: 375°F ⏱️ Bake Time: 30 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 10–12 🍳 Equipment: 13×9×2-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork sausage meat
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped (use 1 cup during cooking; reserve 1 cup for topping)
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • 4 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Brown sausage in a large heavy skillet; drain excess fat.
  2. Add green pepper, onions, and 1 cup chopped celery; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; stir in rice. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in sausage mixture and salt; mix thoroughly.
  5. Turn into a 13×9×2-inch pan. Sprinkle remaining celery on top and drizzle melted margarine over all.
  6. Bake 30 minutes at 375°F.

Rice Casserole FAQ

Can I use white rice instead of brown rice?

For the baked brown rice casserole, brown rice holds texture best. If using white rice, reduce the bake time and check early.

Can I make these casseroles ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble ahead and refrigerate. Bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes if the dish is cold.

What’s the best way to reheat rice casseroles?

Reheat covered in the oven until hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water if it seems dry.

Do I need a special pan for these recipes?

Use the listed pan size when possible. Similar depth is more important than exact dimensions for consistent bake time.

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