baked jambalaya

Name: Baked Jambalaya
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1 inch-pieces; 1/2 cup(s) chopped celery; 1/2 - green bell pepper, chopped; also add one small to medium chopped onion or 3 green onions, sliced; 1/2 pound(s) cooked ham, diced (1 1/2 cups): (optional); 1/2 pound(s) cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise, sliced; 1- 28 oz can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can(s) (10 1/2- 14 oz.) of 'low sodium' beef or chicken broth: homemade gives best flavor; 1 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh thyme or dried; 1 teaspoon(s) dried cajun seasoning or to taste (optional); 1-1/4 cup(s) uncooked regular long-grain white rice

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43 Pinches

Laura Mclaughlin

Green Bay, WI

Updated on May 22, 2012

I make this hearty comfort all in one meal quite often for my boyfriend and I. It's simple & easy to prepare especially on a busy weekday and not wanting to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen, and with already having these ingredients on hand makes it even better. It makes a lot for just two people but when my son is around, there are no leftovers. For such a flavorful dish it's also budget friendly if leaving the more expensive items out. Delicious!!!.

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch-pieces
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 - green bell pepper, chopped; also add one small to medium chopped onion or 3 green onions, sliced
1/2 pound cooked ham, diced (1 1/2 cups): (optional)
1/2 pound cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise, sliced
1- 28 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 1/2- 14 oz.) of 'low sodium' beef or chicken broth: homemade gives best flavor
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or dried
1 teaspoon dried cajun seasoning or to taste (optional)
1-1/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

How To Make baked jambalaya

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish with non stick cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon over med-high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towel.

Step 2

To drippings in saucepan, add celery, bell pepper and onions; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add ham (optional), kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, water, thyme and Cajun seasoning (optional); mix well. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice and cooked bacon. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover with foil.
Step 3

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir before serving. Makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Step 4

Cook's Note To give this recipe that New Orleans flare, add 8 ounces of cooked shrimp.
Step 5

Nutrition Information; (1) serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 130), Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 1560mg (on average) if not using low sodium broth). Total Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g), Protein 19g.
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