Cheesy Louisiana Cajun Jambalaya - Total Cost $12.35

 

People often ask the difference between Gumbo and Jambalaya,

the difference is pretty simple,

Gumbo is more of a stew or soup served over little rice,

Jambalaya is made with rice cooked into the dish.

INGREDIENTS

~13oz. Package Smoked Sausage (Hillshire Farm) $4.18

(I used Hillshire Farm Cajun Style, 

for less spice use regular Smoked Sausage, same price)

~2 Cups Long Grain Rice (Great Value 32oz) $1.46

~2 Cups Chicken Broth (Great Value 32oz) $1.33

~10oz Frozen Seasoning Blend (Great Value) $1.38

(Included Chopped Onion, Celery, Red Peppers, 

Green Peppers, Parsley Flakes)

~ 1 Can Diced Tomatoes w/Green Chiles (Great Value oz) $0.72

~ 2 Packets Velveeta Cheese Sauce (3 ct Box) $3.28

(Adding Cheese is Optional, 

It does not effect the Recipe for Jambalaya)

TOTAL COST $12.35

Seasonings

~3Tbsp Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning OR 

Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning

(Add More or Less per Flavor/Spice preference)

~1/4 Cup Olive Oil

~1Tbsp Garlic Powder

~1tsp Salt

~1tsp Pepper

(Total Cost Based on Spices Already in Stock)

*Jambalaya can also be served with 

Chicken and Shrimp along with Smoked Sausage.

*This is my version of an easy, one pot Cheesy Louisiana Jambalaya. 

Most ingredients used are Great Value Brand to be Budget Friendly.

I have included the cost for these items so you know exactly how much I spent on this meal,

if you are like me and are trying to budget your meals. 

🌶 Warning-Spicy 🌶

This meal is spicy, like most Louisiana dishes.

If you're not into spicy foods, this is not for you.

My family lived in Louisiana for 6 years, 

so we are used to this type of dish.

Probably not a kid-friendly meal if your kids aren't used to spicy foods.

Our kids love Jambalaya, especially when it's cheesy.

STEP 1)

SMOKED SAUSAGE 

& 

FROZEN SEASONING BLEND

Slice Smoked Sausage into even pieces.

It doesn't have to be fancy.

Add Sliced Smoked Sausage, 1/4 Cup of Olive Oil, and 1tsbsp of Cajun Seasoning 

to Large Pan or Pot.

On Medium Heat, Cook Sausage for 5 Minutes.

Turn Sausage over every minute or so to prevent burning.

Add Frozen Seasoning Blend to Pan
with Cooked Smoked Sausage.

Cook on Medium for another 5 minutes 
until Onions are Semi Translucent. 

Cover Smoked Sausage Seasoning Blend 

on Low Heat and let Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Uncover once Sausage and Seasoning Blend are cooked.

STEP 2)

JAMBALAYA

With Sausage and Seasoning Blend,

Add in 2 Cups of Chicken Broth, 

2 Cups of Uncooked Long Grain Rice,

2Tbsp Cajun Seasoning 

(or more per flavor and spice preference),

1Tbsp Garlic Powder, 

1tsp Salt, 1tsp Pepper

(You CANNOT use Instant Rice for this Recipe, 
It will be mushy and soggy)

Stir and Combine all Ingredients Together

Cover Pan and let Simmer 

on Low Heat for 10 minutes.

Uncover again, 

Stir to bring rice to top,

and Cover again on Low Heat 

for another 10 Minutes until Chicken Broth is completely 

absorbed and Rice is fully cooked.

Once Chicken Broth is fully absorbed 

and Rice is completely cooked,

Add in 2 packets of Velveeta Cheese 

and stir all together.

 

This Dish Makes 6 to 8 Hearty Helpings.

Let me know how this dish turned out for you.

I always appreciate feedback.

If you have any suggestions to add or take away,

I love seeing different versions of recipes for ideas.