Our Sausage and Rice recipe uses classic andouille sausage, white rice, and bright veggies all flavored with creole seasoning to wake up those taste buds!  It’s a great recipe to double or triple to serve to a crowd.

The Best Sausage And Rice Recipe

We love a good ol’ one-pot meal, and this one is among the best when it comes to flavor thanks to the slightly smokey creole seasoning and juicy sausage.  Chop up all the veggies in advance and your future self will thank you for doing some easy meal prep to get this meal on the dinner in no time.  There are a ton of sausage and rice recipes out there, so thanks for choosing ours!

What You Will Need

• extra virgin olive oil – A simple oil for sautéing 
• andouille sausage – A juicy pork sausage that you can find at your local grocery store.
• garlic & yellow onion – Classic veggies that give the best warming flavors.
• green bell pepper and red bell pepper – Add a pop of color and mild crunch.
• jalapeño – Because the seeds are removed, this is actually a quite mild veggie!
• celery stalks – Adds a nice fresh texture.
• kosher salt & ground black pepper – Cabinet staples to help everything else shine!
• Creole seasoning – A blend of seasonings that add undeniable flavor to every bite.
• onion powder and garlic powder – Just a bit more of the classics.
• diced tomatoes – Helps to add some nice acid.
• chicken broth – Gives your rice even more flavor. You can use chicken stock, but just add a bit more salt as this option isn’t seasoned like broth.
• long grain rice – Jasmine rice would work great here.  Different types of rice like brown rice will change the texture and require different cooking times.
• frozen okra – An optional ingredient that adds a mild flavor similar to green beans.

How To Cook Sausage And Rice

Start by gathering and prepping all of your ingredients. Most of the work is in the upfront of this recipe.  The good news is that when this is done, the rest is mostly hands off!

Next heat up some olive oil in the bottom of a cast iron skillet or dutch oven.  Then add your sliced sausages and sauté them for 1-2 minutes and then set them off to the side.

Next, add the garlic and move it around the pan for about 30 seconds or when it starts to become fragrant.  Now dump in the onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, celery, salt, and pepper.  Move everything around the pan for 2-3 minutes or until the veggies are softened.  Next, add the creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and uncooked rice.  

Stir everything together and bring it all to a simmer.  Then cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.  Stir the mixture every once in a while while the rice cooks and add a splash or two of broth if the rice gets dry. Last but not least, add the seared sausage back to the skillet & the frozen okra, if you chose to use it. It really is a great addition to add another veggie that’s mild in taste.  Stir to combine and keep on a low heat until everything is warmed through.

Serve this sausage and rice casserole immediately and enjoy!

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