Dirty Rice with Sausage

This dirty rice with sausage recipe combines fluffy white rice with the perfect balance of seasonings and crisp sausages. It's loaded with flavor and makes a hearty meal or side dish that can pair with just about anything!

The Best Dirty Rice with Sausage

This dirty rice with sausage recipe has an unbelievable texture and cajun flavor that is just to die for! 

The savory sausages are cooked until browned, then mixed with tender onions and perfectly seasoned rice. Everything comes together in one skillet to make an easy, versatile, and irresistible Cajun dirty rice recipe everyone is sure to love.

This sausage dirty rice recipe is above and beyond any traditional dirty rice recipe you may have had in the past, and it'll quickly become your go-to!

Since making this dirty rice with sausage is such a breeze, it's always the side dish recipe I make if I'm hosting or just want a dinner filled with so much flavor. It tastes great on its own, but it's even better when you serve it with some grit cakes. 

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to make. All you have to do is brown the sausages, then cook the rice, and add the seasonings. It's basically all hands-off cooking and is foolproof!

One skillet meal. Everything to make this dirty rice with sausage recipe comes together in one skillet, making for an easy cooking process and even easier clean-up.

Simple ingredients. You only need 8 ingredients to make this dirty rice recipe, and most of them are simple seasonings. Honestly, you probably have most of what you'll need on hand already!

Ingredients 

As I just mentioned, the ingredient list for this recipe is super simple. Check out everything you'll need to make cajun rice with sausage:

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 ½ cups chicken stock
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tbsps. olive oil
• 12 oz sausage, sliced
• 1 tsp. cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper 
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

If you have any leftover sausage, definitely try this sausage and potato casserole recipe. It's another one of my go-to delicious recipes, so you'll want to check that out next!

How To Make Dirty Rice with Sausage

1. Cook the sausage: In a medium skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the sliced sausages. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the sausage is browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.

2. Sauté the rice: In the same skillet, heat the olive oil, then add the diced onion and rice. Stir constantly, for about 5 minutes, to make sure that the rice doesn't burn.

3. Add chicken stock: When the onion is tender and the rice begins to brown slightly, slowly add the chicken stock, stirring occasionally. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes. Add more water or stock if needed so the rice isn't dry.

4. Complete the dirty rice: Season the rice with cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Return the sausage to the pan and mix well to combine everything together.

5. Serve: Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the sausage and rice to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use chicken broth, beef broth, or even vegetable broth if you don't have chicken stock.
• Experiment with different types of sausage. Use pork sausage, smoked sausage, or even andouille sausage to change up the flavor.
• Add chicken livers to make a more authentic dirty rice recipe.
• Add 1 teaspoon of creole seasoning for a bold cajun flavor.
• Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or a few tablespoons of minced garlic to infuse extra garlic flavor.
• Add veggies, like sliced red bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, or green onions, to add extra flavor.
• Double or triple the recipe because everyone will want multiple servings!

How To Store Dirty Rice with Sausage

In the fridge: Store leftover rice and sausage in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Allow leftover dirty rice to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Transfer leftovers back to a skillet and add a splash of water or chicken broth. Cook on medium heat with the lid, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired temperature. Alternatively, you can microwave single-serving portions in 20-second intervals until it's fully reheated. Allow frozen leftovers to thaw overnight in the fridge.

Dirty Rice with Sausage FAQS

What meat goes with dirty rice?

Meat like andouille sausage, ground beef, ground sausage, ground pork sausage, cajun sausage, or even turkey sausage go with dirty rice.

What is the difference between dirty rice and cajun rice?

There isn't technically a difference between dirty rice and Cajun rice. Some recipes can use different types of meat, veggies, or spice blends, but they're all variations of the same dish.

What to serve with dirty rice?

Dirty rice goes great with all sorts of sides or main dishes, like Jiffy jalapeno cornbread, ham loaf, or baked breaded pork chops. If you want a lighter side, then these crack green beans or a simple house salad are both great options.

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