Crazy Cajun Garlic Jambalaya

From Charley Addison, Crazy Cajun Enterprises, Cobb CA. A California-ized Cajun recipe.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb breakfast sausage (country style)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced smoked ham or 1 1⁄2 cups tasso
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped bell pepper
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning mixed spice (to taste and this contains salt, many recipes on food.com)
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped garlic clove
• 2  chopped celery ribs
• 2  cups long grain rice
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups  picante sauce (Crazy Charley Brand recommended 12 ounces) or 1 1⁄2 cups  any quality salsa (Crazy Charley Brand recommended 12 ounces)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green onions with top
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Brown crumbled breakfast sausage in heavy 4-6 quart pan or skillet; drain fat.
2. Add peppers, onions, celery and Cajun powder. Simmer until just about tender, then add garlic and cook until tender.
3. Add rice and stir until rice is mixed in and coated with sausage and vegetables.
4. Add broth and Piquante, bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand five minutes covered.
5. Add fresh chopped green onions and parsley; fluff with a fork just before serving.
6. Serve with French bread and a garden salad.