Sausage and Rice Casserole

Sausage and Rice Casserole 1 lb. hot sausage (I used Jimmy Dean cause Mama said so) 1 stalk celery, diced 1 medium onion, finely chopped pinch red pepper flakes 15 oz. chicken broth 10.5 oz. can cream of celery soup 1 C. uncooked (regular) rice Place the sausage in a skillet over med. high heat and begin breaking it apart with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks. As the sausage begins to brown add in the celery and onion. Cook till sausage is cooked through and well crumbled. Drain off any excess grease. In a bowl, whisk together to broth and the soup, pour over the sausage and then stir in the rice. Pour mixture into a medium size casserole dish and cover with tinfoil. Place in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove and do not uncover, let it rest for 10 minutes before uncovering to serve.