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The classic New Orleans Monday night meal gets a makeover with Zatarain's sausage. Brown zesty Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and cook with Red Beans and Rice Mix for a complete meal or flavorful side.
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Uptown Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
The classic New Orleans Monday night meal gets a makeover with Zatarain's sausage. Brown zesty Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and cook with Red Beans and Rice Mix for a complete meal or flavorful side.
Ingredients 5 (1-cup) Servings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 package (14 ounces) Zatarain’s® Cajun Style Smoked Sausage, sliced
Substitutions available
- any other brand of smoked or Andouille sausage
- 1 package (8 ounces) Zatarain's® Red Beans & Rice Dinner Mix
- 3 cups water
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add Sausage; brown on both sides.
- 2 Stir in Rice Mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- 3 Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Test Kitchen Tip: Stir in chopped green onions after removing from heat.
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Most helpful positive review
Rating: 5 stars
08/28/2012
This is a favorite of ours because it tastes great and is quick and easy to fix. I omit the oil to lessen the calories and add only 8 oz. of the smoked turkey sausage to the rice mix and water. My husband likes to top his with grated sharp cheddar.
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Most helpful critical review
Rating: 3 stars
02/13/2013
It was okay, but since "the stuff in the box" did most of the work I can't give this one anymore than 3 stars. Followed the directions exactly and will use it again but it's an insult to call this a recipe.
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- 5 star values: 12
- 4 star values: 9
- 3 star values: 3
- 2 star values: 0
- 1 star values: 0
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Rating: 5 stars
08/28/2012
This is a favorite of ours because it tastes great and is quick and easy to fix. I omit the oil to lessen the calories and add only 8 oz. of the smoked turkey sausage to the rice mix and water. My husband likes to top his with grated sharp cheddar.
Rating: 3 stars
02/13/2013
It was okay, but since "the stuff in the box" did most of the work I can't give this one anymore than 3 stars. Followed the directions exactly and will use it again but it's an insult to call this a recipe.
Rating: 5 stars
03/10/2011
I added strips of onion at the beginning with the sausage, instead of green onion at end. Great recipe!
Rating: 4 stars
07/08/2011
Use Zatarain's Red Bean and Rice Mix. It's all in the mix and it's quick & tasty!
Rating: 4 stars
04/18/2012
This recipe is perfect for a quick, easy and inexpensive meal. Next time I would use 2 lbs of sausage, as my family likes more meat with their meal.
Rating: 5 stars
05/09/2013
Came out great, fried an onion with the sausage. Thanks for sharing!
Rating: 5 stars
04/04/2012
Quick, easy and inexpensive! Perfect combo!
Rating: 4 stars
07/02/2013
I removed the Zataran's mix and replaced it with my own cajun spice mix and rice. Still turned out awesome.
Rating: 4 stars
05/13/2013
A quick and easy meal to make on a busy night.
Rating: 3 stars
02/22/2016
This is a very easy recipe and tastes like something my mom would make, so it's great comfort food. It does taste like it's missing something though - may work better as a side than a main dish? Next time i'll be cooking it in butter as opposed to oil to see if that adds a more robust flavor.
Rating: 5 stars
08/04/2013
This turned out great and will fix again.
Rating: 5 stars
11/24/2016
As I was making the rice, it smelled so good, so I know it's going to taste yummy and I'm so happy that I found the recipe. This is a great addition to my Thanksgiving Dinner for my family.
Rating: 5 stars
02/06/2017
Wanted a quick meal, got it. It was enjoyable and left overs were even better.
Rating: 4 stars
08/23/2016
Very quick and easy to make. Tasted great!
Rating: 4 stars
10/21/2017
Easy and fast, for those times when you don't have time to fix it from scratch. The recipe is very adaptable to change. I will make this again.
Rating: 4 stars
07/28/2019
This is super easy and tasty, though I almost gave it three stars because, as another reviewer said, Zatarains does all the work. I also made a few changes: I sautéed onions, celery and pepper, and I used about half the meat but added a cup or so of homemade beans. I made it in an instant pot.
Rating: 5 stars
01/13/2021
This is a great basic recipe. Yes, the box does most of the work. I recommend sautéing onion, bell pepper and celery first as an add in. You can also throw a can of tomatoes with green chiles in the mix for more texture and flavor! The sausage can be left out for a vegetarian dish or substituted with shrimp or chicken as well. Starting with Zatarains just makes the whole thing easier and starts with great flavors.