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Cajun Hot Dish Recipe

"I invented this dish to satisfy my cravings for something zesty," writes RoxAnne Wienckowski. "It's a great standby for busy nights. It takes only minutes, and I'm always sure to keep the ingredients on hand," adds the Wautoma, Wisconsin cook.

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Cajun Hot Dish Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1 cup V8 juice
1 tablespoon paprika
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute sausage and onion until sausage is lightly browned. Add corn; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the beans, V8 juice, paprika, cumin and cayenne if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in the rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 657 calories, 36 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 1,934 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Hot Dish in Quick Cooking November/December 2002, p35