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Cajun Rice Dressing

Cajun rice dressing made just like grandma made. Perfectly moist with the use of chicken gizzards and livers for added depth of flavor and texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Author: Melanie Cagle

Ingredients

  • 4 Celery Stalks divided
  • 2 Medium Onions divided
  • 2 Green Bell Peppers divided
  • 1 lb Chicken Gizzards cleaned
  • 1 lb Chicken Livers
  • 4 Turkey Wings skin removed
  • 5 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ Cup Green Onions chopped
  • 3 Cups Cooked Rice
  • Cup Chopped Parsley
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage ground
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  • Clean the gizzards by removing the tough membrane on the back.
  • Add to a large heavy bottomed pot along with 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, 2 stalks chopped celery, drained chicken livers and the turkey wings (skin removed).
  • Add water, enough to cover all the ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Turn down the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Turn off the heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the turkey wings and pull the meat off. Discard the bones.
  • Go through the pot with a slotted spoon picking out the meat (livers, gizzards, broke off turkey pieces etc.
  • Do not discard the broth, you'll be using that in a while.
  • Using a food processor grind the meat and set aside.
  • Turn on your oven to 400°F.
  • In another heavy bottomed pot add the remaining chopped onion, bell pepper and celery along with the breakfast sausage meat. Cook until no pink remains. Add the garlic, chopped parsley, green onions, ground meats and cooked rice. Stir to combine. Give a taste test and add salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • Pour the dressing mixture into a well greased 13x9 casserole dish. Spread out evenly.
  • Carefully pour the 3 cups of reserved broth over the rice dressing mixture. It should almost come up to the top of the dressing.
  • Cook in the oven for 35 minutes.
  • Remove and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 522mg | Sodium: 521mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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