Deep Dish Pizz-a-Roni

Deep Dish Pizz-a-Roni

1 box beef flavor Rice-a-Roni
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 3/4 cups hot water
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup spaghetti sauce
8 slices Monterey jack cheese
2 Italian sausages, cooked and sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Prepare Rice-a-Roni with butter and water, according to package directions. Let stand until all liquid is absorbed. Fold in Cheddar cheese. Spread into 10-inch pie plate. Bake at 450 degrees F for 5 minutes to set crust.

Top with spaghetti sauce, sliced cheese, sausage, Parmesan and mushrooms. Top with additional spaghetti sauce, if desired. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.

Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into 8 wedges.