Cuban Style Dirty Rice Casserole

I have been on a casserole kick lately.  I think the reason I like them is because they are easy to throw together and taste good.  Two things that are important to me, especially with my picky pregnancy nose and tastebuds!

This one is tasty and has a great unique flavor different from most Dirty Rice dishes.

Shopping List:
1) 3 Apple Chicken Sausage

2) 4oz of Swiss or favorite type of cheese

3) 1 Ham Steak

4) 1 Box of Chicken Flavored Rice Mix (6-7oz box)

5) Dill Relish

6) Fresh Cilantro

7) Complete Seasoning

8) Dijon Mustard
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To Begin:

Start by heating up a pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.  Cut up sausage(slices) and ham(into cubes).  Let brown.

Once browned stir in rice seasoning (in the rice mix box), 1 teaspoon complete seasoning and 1/2 a cup of water.  Let simmer and stir for 2 minutes.

Then stir in rice, 1/4 cup dill relish, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 2 more cups of water.  Cover and turn to low heat.  Simmer for 20-24 minutes(or until rice has absorbed all the liquid and is cooked through...DO NOT take of the lid during this cooking time otherwise the rice will not cook correctly).

Shred cheese (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups) and stire in.  Top with extra cilantra.

Enjoy!