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26 minutes4 servingsbowl of rice and sausage

Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice

By Robin Fields

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4 Servings

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26 Minutes

Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 16 min

Total Time: 26 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Saute

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4"-thick slices
  • 1/2 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup canned diced ­tomatoes,drained
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
If you love a warm bowl of rice and sausage, try this cheesy spin on Cajun rice. It’s a complete meal. with vegetables that are super filling, and it comes together in no time. This meal also reheats well in the microwave, which makes it great for meal prep. Excerpted from The “I Love My Instant Pot®” Three-Step Recipe Book by Robin Fields. Available where books are sold.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Press the Sauté button on an Instant Pot® and allow to heat until the display reads Hot. Add sausage, onion, and carrot. Sauté 3 Minutes until vegetables begin to soften and sausage begins to brown.
  2. Press the Cancel button and add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine. Pour broth into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Stir in rice.
  3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot® and click into place to close. Press the Pressure Cook button and adjust the timer to 3 Minutes. When the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 Minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure until float valve drops. Unlock lid. Stir in cheese until well combined. Serve warm.

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Robin Fields

Robin Fields is an experienced food blogger, air fryer user, and recipe developer who specializes in creating quick and easy recipes that have minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. She lives in Missouri with her husband and two young children.

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