If you're looking for a flavorful and hearty dish to feed a large group, jambalaya casserole is the perfect choice. This classic Louisiana dish combines the best of both worlds—the spicy kick of Creole cooking and the comforting richness of a casserole. With its aromatic blend of rice, protein, vegetables, and spices, jambalaya casserole is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a family dinner, a potluck, or a casual get-together, this versatile dish is guaranteed to satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OVEN BAKED JAMBALAYA
Impress your family and friends when you serve this classic and flavorful Creole dish and best of all, it's easily made in the oven. I brought a huge roaster pan full to a neighborhood fish fry and needless to say, there were no leftovers. Follow the link for the Creole Seasoning Blend, and make your very own seasoning!
Provided by JOSLYN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in large stock pot. Saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until tender, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add tomato paste and cook to brown slightly, stirring constantly. Stir in bay leaves, Creole seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into a large roasting pan. Squeeze tomatoes to break up into pieces, and add to mixture in pan. Stir in juice from tomatoes, chicken stock, ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice. Mix well. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring once halfway through baking time. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 124.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1857.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
JAMBALAYA CASSEROLE
Whenever family and friends get together, this is the dish I am asked to prepare. It's delicious, economical and easy to fix. -Evelynn Anderson Lugo Kenner, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 3 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In several large skillets, saute the onions, green peppers and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Place in several large bowls; stir in the remaining ingredients., Transfer to three greased shallow 3-qt. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring twice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD
All five of our children and six grandchildren expect me to serve this casserole when they visit. It makes just the right amount for our growing family.-Fran Huettner, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased roasting pan. Stir in the noodles, corn, peas and mushrooms., In a large saucepan, combine 2-1/2 cups cheese with the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Pour over noodle mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN JAMBALAYA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chicken Jambalaya Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Ham
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Spritz a 2 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat drippings in a heavy 12-inch skillet over med-high heat for 1-1 1/2 minutes until ripples appear on pan bottom.
- Add sausages and brown, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes.
- With slotted spoon, lift to bowl and reserve.
- Decrease heat to medium; add in onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes until limp and lightly browned.
- Return sausages and accumulated juices to skillet; add all remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
- Transfer to casserole, making sure all rice is covered with liquid, and cover with snug lid or foil tightly smoothed over casserole.
- Slide onto middle oven rack and bake about 45 minutes, flavors marry, and almost all liquid is absorbed; remove and discard bay leaves.
- Dish up at table and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 47.2, Sodium 1006.6, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2, Protein 15.1
SMOKY BBQ JAMBALAYA FOR A CROWD
A hickory smoke BBQ sauce gives this quick and easy shrimp and sausage jambalaya an unexpected down-home flavor that's sure to thrill the crowd.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage and onions; cook and stir 10 min. or until sausage is no longer pink.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
- Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. Stir gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 1430 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 26 g
JAMBALAYA CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD
Got this out of Taste of Home, made a few adjustments and here we are...a one dish meal sure to please! Make this to freeze ahead or serve for a cook out or family gathering.
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 Casseroles, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut pork butt& smoked sausage in small cubes and brown in oil.
- Set aside In a large skillet, saute the onions, green peppers, celery and garlic in butter until crisp-tender.
- Place in a very large bowl, stir in the remaining ingredients Transfer to three greased shallow 3 qt baking dishes.
- *Ifyou are going to freeze do so at this point.
- When ready too cook, pull from the freezer, let thaw and continue to next line.
- *Ifyou are going to bake all now: Cover and bake at 375F for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring twice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.3, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 66.6, Sodium 1002.6, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3, Protein 14.9
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
- Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your jambalaya will taste. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality rice.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're cooking the jambalaya, make sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly and will make the jambalaya mushy.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season the jambalaya to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices until it reaches your desired flavor.
- Let the jambalaya rest: After you've cooked the jambalaya, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and will make the jambalaya even more delicious.
Conclusion:
Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a festive dish to serve at a party, jambalaya is a great option. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, jambalaya is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!
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