Cajun Rice Casserole Recipes

RAJUN' CAJUN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, saute smoked sausage over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
• Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
• Bring mixture to a boil; stir in rice; cover; lower heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes to soften.
• Chop the chicken breast into 3/4-inch chunks and slice the andouille sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
• In a 3-quart baking dish, combine the rice, sauteed veggies, chicken, sausage, canned tomatoes, cajun seasoning, and 1 cup Borden® Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shreds. Stir and pour the broth over the top. Gently shake the pan to make sure all the rice is submerged in the broth. Then cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 60+ minutes, until the rice is tender.
• Remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese and chopped scallions over the top. Bake uncovered another 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.

CAJUN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13" x 9" x 12" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Remove casing from sausage (unless using bulk sausage) and cook sausage in large non-stick skillet over med-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove from heat, remove sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain and wipe drippings from skillet with a paper towel.
• Heat oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and saute for about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, stir in sausage, rice and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• Spoon rice mixture into prepared baking dish, cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 1 hour, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven, discard bay leaf and fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle top with fresh parsley or green onion pieces if desired.
• Ready to serve and enjoy.

CAJUN CABBAGE WITH RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown together the beef, green pepper, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Drain liquid from pan.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, salt, basil, oregano, and the cayenne, white, and black pepper (adding more pepper to taste, if desired). Spread mixture into an ungreased 9x12-inch baking pan. Top with cabbage and Colby cheese.
• Cover and bake in preheated oven for 65 to 75 minutes, or until the rice is tender.