Ingredients
- 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 packages (8oz. each) red beans and rice mix
- 6 cups water
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 can hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1 jar pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped (opt.)
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn chips, crushed
Directions
Brown sausage in oil; drain and set aside. In the same pan, brown ham cubes. Stir in the red beans and rice mix, water, butter and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the beans and rice are tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a greased 3 qt. baking dish. Layer with hominy and sausage; top with peppers and corn. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with corn chips.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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