Jambalaya Casserole

1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter
1 lb. smoked sausage (or any flavor you prefer) cut into 1/2" slices
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. ea. salt & pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice

ADD AFTER THAWED: 1 fresh tomato, 1/3 cup green onions, 1/2 cup fresh parsley

in a large skillet, saute onions, peppers, celery & garlic in butter til tender. Place in a very large bowl; stir in remaining ingredients.
transfer to a greased shallow baking dish. cover & freeze.
thaw in refrigerator. when ready to cook, stir in fresh ingredients then cover w/foil & bake at 375F for 40-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.