Crunchy Sausage Casserole

Name: Crunchy Sausage Casserole
Ingredients: 1 (6 oz.) pkg long grain & wild rice mix; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 3/4 oz. sliced almonds; 1 lb bulk pork sausage; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, sliced; 3 Tbs soy sauce; lemon slice and parsley (optional)

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg long grain & wild rice mix
1 large onion, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 3/4 oz. sliced almonds
1 lb bulk pork sausage
1 lb ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, sliced
3 Tbs soy sauce
lemon slice and parsley (optional)

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside. Cook sausage, ground beef and onion over medium heat in large skillet until meat is brown. Drain. Add rice, mushrooms, water chestnuts and soy sauce. Stir well. Spoon into an ungreased 2 quart casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator and set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle almonds on top. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with lemon and parsley. Note: Casserole may be baked without refrigeration. Bake uncovered at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.