Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

uncooked rice

1 unit

canned tomatoes

pureed

0.5 cup

water

0.25 cup

catsup

1 dash

hot sauce

to taste

0.25 cup

sugar

2 tbsp

bacon drippings

0.25 cup

bell pepper

chopped

0.25 cup

onion

chopped

1 dash

salt

1 dash

pepper

Step 1
~24 min

Cut or puree the tomatoes.

Step 2
~24 min

Mix the pureed tomatoes with rice, water, catsup, hot sauce, sugar, bacon drippings, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~24 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, brown the bacon before rendering the drippings and adding the other ingredients.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Serve as a base for a Cajun-inspired bowl.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Blackened fish
Cajun sausage

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

Part of Cajun cuisine, known for its bold flavors and use of local ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Popularity Score

65/100

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