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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound crab meat 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth 2-3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Cooked rice, for serving Chopped green onions, for garnish Instructions: Make the Roux: In

Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole Ingredients: - 1 pound Italian sausage - 1 onion, diced - 1 red bell pepper, sliced - 1 green bell pepper, sliced - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 can diced tomatoes - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned. Add in onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and cook until vegetables are softened. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes an

Ingredients 1 block cream cheese 8oz room temperature ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded Hot Pork Sausage lóoz Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix 11.36oz box Ranch optional for dipping Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the sausage, cheese, and biscuit mix in a mixing bowl. I used the hook attachment on my kitchenaid mixer. Use a large cookie scoop and make balls. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Serve and enjoy! | Cherokee Venita