Cajun Corn And Rice

Name: Cajun Corn And Rice
Ingredients: Creole (Cajun) seasoning; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; For the corn and rice; 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/3 cup diced white onion; 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 cup seeded diced fresh tomato; 1 cup raw white rice; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; 3 tablespoons finely diced green pepper for garnish (optional)

23 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Creole (Cajun) seasoning
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
For the corn and rice
4 slices bacon, diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup diced white onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup seeded diced fresh tomato
1 cup raw white rice
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups fresh corn kernels
3 tablespoons finely diced green pepper for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container.
2

Fry the diced bacon until crisp, saving the fat to saute the vegetables.
3

Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in the bacon fat until the onion begins to soften. Stir in the rice making sure it's completely coated with the fat.
4

Add the diced tomato, creole seasoning and cooked bacon and give all a big stir.
5

Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil and then bring down to a low simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is done and the liquid is mostly incorporated.
6

Stir in the fresh corn kernels and garnish with the finely diced bell pepper if desired.