Hearty Rice Dressing

Name: Hearty Rice Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 45-50 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes, Cajun Side Dishes
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 2 pounds ground pork; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 5 cups water; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed French onion soup; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups uncooked long grain rice

At church socials and family reunions, this satisfying dressing has always been well received. It's a favorite with our family, too. I cut back on the recipe to serve a smaller group. —Ruth Hayward, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground pork
2 large onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
5 cups water
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed French onion soup
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Directions

Combine beef, pork and onions. Divide mixture evenly among several large Dutch ovens or stockpots; cook, crumbling meat, over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine celery, green pepper and pimientos. Add water, soups and seasonings. Stir into Dutch ovens or stockpots, dividing vegetable-soup mixture evenly among them. Bring to a boil; stir in rice.
Carefully transfer mixture to three greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes; stir. Cover and bake 30-40 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Editor's Note

The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 153 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

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sstetzel

Aug 23, 2016

Hi bettyb2 - It probably wouldn't fit in one pan. The recipe makes three 9x13 casseroles.Sue StetzelTaste of Home Magazine
bettyb2

Aug 22, 2016

I haven't tried this yet. Why do you have to separate the soup mixture into three separate pots? Can't it be in one pot, then separated?
cindiak

Jun 15, 2014

Took this to a bbq and it was a hit. It was so simple to make and everyone loved it.
autumvaught

May 31, 2011

Had this at a friends BBQ...talk about YUMMY! Everyone who tried it raved about how tasty it was! I will definately be making this in the future!
autumvaught

May 31, 2011

Had this at a friends BBQ...talk about YUMMY! Everyone who tried it raved about how tasty it was! I will definately be making this in the future!