Jambalaya Ham and Oyster Dressing

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A rice dressing good for holiday or family dinners."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 9 cups

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups converted white rice
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium celery ribs, chopped (with leaves)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup turkey broth or 1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth, as needed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) containers oysters, drained and cut into 2-3 pieces (may use 24 fresh shucked oysters)

directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add in the rice; lower heat to medium.
3. Boil for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is barely tender.
4. Drain rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
5. Transfer rice to a large bowl.
6. In a big skillet, let butter melt over medium-high heat.
7. Add in the ham, celery, bell pepper, scallions, and garlic; stir/saute for about 10-12 minutes or until the onion is golden.
8. Add in the Cajun seasoning; stir fo 30 seconds.
9. Add in tomato sauce, 1 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
10. Bring to a simmer; lower heat to medium and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly thickened.
11. Add the sauce to the bowl rice along with the oysters; stir to mix.
12. Transfer mixture to a lightly butter casserole dish.
13. Drizzle with 1/2 cup broth; cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes.