Boston Baked Sausage and Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pounds smoked country-style link Sausage
 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 3/4 cup Catsup
 * 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
 * 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
 * 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 4 1/2 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Cook Sausage in small amount of water in covered pan for 10 minutes.
 * 2) Drain and cut Sausage into 2-1/2-inch pieces.
 * 3) Combine Onion, Catsup, syrup, mustard, liquid smoke, salt, pepper and rice.
 * 4) Turn into buttered 2-quart casserole.
 * 5) Arrange Sausage on top. Cover.
 * 6) Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 40 minutes.