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Sausage and Rice

This Sausage and Rice skillet is an easy and filling meal that you can make with ingredients found at the dollar store.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 1.25 cup each
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. smoked sausage $1.25
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil $1.25
  • 10 oz. frozen seasoning mix (celery, onion, bell pepper, parsley) $1.25
  • 1 cup long grain white rice $1.25
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth (made with bouillon) $1.25
  • 1/2 tsp creole seasoning $1.25
  • hot sauce to taste $1.25

Instructions

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  1. Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch thick rounds.
  2. Add the cooking oil to a deep skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, add the smoked sausage and continue to cook until the sausage has browned (3-5 minutes).
  3. Add the frozen seasoning mix to the skillet and continue to cook and stir over medium heat until the vegetables are heated through.
  4. Add the rice, Creole seasoning, and chicken broth to the skillet, then stir until everything is combined.
  5. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and let the broth come up to a boil. When it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the skillet simmer for 15 minutes (do not lift the lid, do not stir).
  6. After simmering for 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the skillet rest with the lid in place for an additional five minutes.
  7. Finally, lift the lid, fluff the rice, and add more Creole seasoing and hot sauce to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • The prices listed for this recipe are the purchase price for the full container of the ingredients used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25cups Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 23g (35%) Sodium 813mg (34%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 41.25 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25cups
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 23g 35%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.