Recipe courtesy of Rosanna Scotto

Grandma’s Sausage and Rice Stuffing

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • Total: 1 hr
  • Active: 35 min
“Grandma’s stuffing can be the scene-stealer of the whole dinner. Thanksgiving really boils down to basics — family, friends and food — and after the challenging year we have all experienced, we really appreciate every second and every morsel," says Rosanna.
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound ground veal

Kosher salt 

2 1/2 cups rice (uncooked)

3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, diced

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned; remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the onion, beef and veal, season with a big pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes; add to the bowl with the sausage.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions until al dente. Combine the rice, meat mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan and chicken broth in a large bowl. 
  3. Place the mixture in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. 

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