Jambalaya Ham and Oyster Dressing Recipe

Name: Jambalaya Ham and Oyster Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups converted white rice; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium celery ribs, chopped (with leaves); 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 -1 ½ cup turkey broth or 1 -1 ½ cup chicken broth, as needed; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 14-½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 (8 ounce) containers oysters, drained and cut into 2-3 pieces (may use 24 fresh shucked oysters)

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups converted white rice
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped (with leaves)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 -1 ½ cup turkey broth or 1 -1 ½ cup chicken broth, as needed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
14-½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 (8 ounce) containers oysters, drained and cut into 2-3 pieces (may use 24 fresh shucked oysters)

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add in the rice; lower heat to medium.
3
Boil for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is barely tender.
4
Drain rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
5
Transfer rice to a large bowl.
6
In a big skillet, let butter melt over medium-high heat.
7
Add in the ham, celery, bell pepper, scallions, and garlic; stir/saute for about 10-12 minutes or until the onion is golden.
8
Add in the Cajun seasoning; stir fo 30 seconds.
9
Add in tomato sauce, 1 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
10
Bring to a simmer; lower heat to medium and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly thickened.
11
Add the sauce to the bowl rice along with the oysters; stir to mix.
12
Transfer mixture to a lightly butter casserole dish.
13
Drizzle with 1/2 cup broth; cover and bake in a 350 oven for about 30 minutes.

3089

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

163

Carbs

255

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups converted white rice, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 12 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch dice, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jambalaya Ham and Oyster Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Jambalaya Ham and Oyster Dressing

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