Sausage Skillet Casserole

This is always one of my family's favorites:

• 6-oz package long grain and wild rice, such as Uncle Ben's
• 10.5 oz package 97% fat free ground sausage
• 8 oz package presliced mushrooms
• 2/3 c chopped celery
• 1/2 c chopped green onions
• 2 1/2c water
• 1 pouch chicken noodle soup mix
• 1c (4oz) preshredded 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese

1) Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat

2) Cook mushrooms, celery, and green onions over medium heat in a large skillet. Add sausage, and cook until veggies are tender and sausage is browned, stirring to crumble sausage.

3) Stir in cooked rice, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 min. Once most of liquid is absorbed, remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 min until cheese melts.

Yield - 7 servings, 1 cup, 5 points each