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holiday jambalaya

(1 rating)
cdeedrick avatar
Recipe by
connie deedrick
@cdeedrick
topeka, KS

I found this recipe in my mom's old recipe box. I made it yesterday, and was so pleased at how good and easy it is, that I wanted to share it. (I didn't have the cayenne pepper on hand, so I used a pinch of red pepper flakes)

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For holiday jambalaya

  • 1 c
    white regular grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    heinz chili sauce
  • 1/2 c
    chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp
    cayenne
  • 1 c
    cubed cooked ham
  • 1 c
    cooked, peeled, frozen shrimp
  • 2-3 md
    tomatoes cut into chunks (i used 3 roma tomatoes)

How To Make holiday jambalaya

  • 1
    In large heavy soup kettle, saute' rice and garlic in butter until rice is golden. Stir in celery and onion, continue sauteing until tender, stirring constantly. Stir in water and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Add ham, shrimp, and tomatoes.
  • 3
    Cover; simmer an additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender. (You may need to add a little more water if this starts to stick to the bottom of your pan) Stir well before serving. Makes about 6/12 cups.
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