Ragin Cajun Casserole Recipes

CAJUN BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, vegetables, tomato paste and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over batter. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with onions., Freeze option: Omit onion topping. Cool baked casserole; wrap and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Sprinkle cooked casserole with onions.

RAGIN' CAJUN EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• Place eggplant in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain., Preheat oven to 350°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and green pepper; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tomatoes and eggplant. Saute 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add shrimp and bread crumbs; saute 5 minutes longer, stirring well., Bake 30 minutes. Remove skillet from oven; top with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more.

RAGIN' CAJUN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
• Boil the fettuccine until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a large serving bowl.
• Heat the butter and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in the sausage, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion.
• Cook and stir until the sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.
• Stir in chicken, shrimp, white wine, cajun seasoning, milk, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle with pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

RAJUN' CAJUN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, saute smoked sausage over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
• Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
• Bring mixture to a boil; stir in rice; cover; lower heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

RAGIN' CAJUN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute sausage and chicken for 3-4 minutes.
• Add onion and next 3 ingredients;saute 3-4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and next 3 ingredients.
• Bring to a boil and stir in rice;cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.

RAGIN' CAJUN KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, saute onion, green onions, red pepper, jalapenos, garlic, thyme and olive oil for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
• Add ketchup and tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
• The can be refrigerated up to 3 weeks.

CREOLE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda. , In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

RAGIN' CAJUN GATOR TAIL

Steps:

• Marinate alligator in orange juice and teriyaki for 6 to 24 hours.
• Place meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms in a small pan and baste with marinade.
• Place in broiler for 2 to 3 minutes total, turning once.
• Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.