Bring Mardi Gras to Your Table

Recipe: Jambalaya Maque Choux

Bring the fun and flavor of Carnival season to your table by creating a "Big Easy" celebration at home.

Revel in the true meaning of Mardi Gras with good music, good friends and a tasty menu of festive favorites like Jambalaya Maque Choux.

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Jambalaya Maque Choux
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time:  10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 2 1/2 cups water 
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 
• 1 package Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix 
• 1 cup frozen corn

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add celery, bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until sausage is browned and vegetables begin to softened.  

Stir in water, tomatoes and rice mix. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in corn; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Source: Zatarain's (McCormick)