Slow Cooker Autumn Sausage Casserole

Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb sausage, any flavor
• 1 large apple, chopped, no need to peel
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 3 cups already cooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup chicken broth or 1/3 cup water

Recipe

• 1 the directions.
• 2 the amount of ingredients fit nicely in a 4 quart crockpot. i'd say this comfortably feeds a family of 4-5 with a bit of leftovers. if you have a large family or teenagers, add more rice and sausage. it's a pretty easy recipe to adapt to your needs.
• 3 if you are going to use uncooked lamb sausage, i'd recommend browning on the stove top, and draining before adding to the crockpot.
• 4 otherwise, dump all the ingredients into the crock, and stir well.
• 5 cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4. you're really only heating through, and allowing the vegetables to soften.
• 6 this will not stick together like a gloppy casserole; it has the consistency of fried rice. use bowls to serve rather than plates.