Cajun Garlic Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Cajun Garlic Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage (country style); 1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham (to make tasso, pound) or 1 1/2 cups tasso (to make tasso, pound); coarse black pepper, into large piece of ham before dicing; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped garlic clove; 2 chopped celery ribs; 2 cups long grain rice; 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups stock; 1 (12 ounce) jar hot salsa or (12 ounce) jar mild salsa; 1/2 cup chopped green onions with top; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb breakfast sausage (country style)
1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham (to make tasso, pound) or 1 1/2 cups tasso (to make tasso, pound)
coarse black pepper, into large piece of ham before dicing
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped garlic clove
2 chopped celery ribs
2 cups long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups stock
1 (12 ounce) jar hot salsa or (12 ounce) jar mild salsa
1/2 cup chopped green onions with top
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Brown crumbled breakfast sausage in heavy 4-6 quart pan or skillet, drain fat.
2
Add peppers, onions, celery and Cajun powder. Simmer until just about tender, then add garlic and cook until tender.
3
Add rice and stir until rice is mixed in and coated with sausage and vegetables.
4
Add broth and Piquante, bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand five minutes covered.
5
Add fresh chopped onions and parsley and fluff with a fork just before serving.
6
Serve with French bread and a garden salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb breakfast sausage (country style), 1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham (to make tasso, pound) or 1 1/2 cups tasso (to make tasso, pound), coarse black pepper, into large piece of ham before dicing, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Garlic Jambalaya falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Garlic Jambalaya

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