CREOLE JAMBALAYA 
6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 lb. cooked ham
1/2 lb. cooked spicy sausage
1/2 lb. cooked shrimp
1 c. chopped onion
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 green peppers, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 tsp. dried dill leaves
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 c. cooked rice
1/2 to 1 c. chicken broth

Saute bacon in heavy deep skillet until crisp. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Cut ham and sausage into 1/2 inch cubes. Shell and devein shrimp. Set aside.

Add onions to bacon. Saute 2 to 3 minutes until onions brown. Stir in tomato paste, green pepper, onions, ham and sausage. Cook, stirring 5 minutes. Add thyme, dill, salt, black pepper, cooked rice and broth. Cover, cook, stirring occasionaly 20 to 30 minutes longer until veggies are tender. Add shrimp last 5 minutes.

 

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