Baked Jambalaya

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Even more delicious if you add 8 ounces of cooked shrimp or sliced chicken or both.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 375.

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Spray 13x9 inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

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Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp , stirring frequently.

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Remove bacon from saucepan.

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Drain on paper towel.

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To drippings in saucepan.

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Add celery , bell pepper and onions.

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Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender , stirring occasionally.

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Add ham , kielbasa , tomatoes , broth , water , thyme and cajun seasoning.

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Mix well.

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Bring to a boil.

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Stir in rice and cooked bacon.

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Pour mixture into sprayed baking dish.

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Cover with foil.

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Bake at 375 for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Uncover.

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Stir before serving.

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If desired , garnish with additional thyme sprigs.

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Ingredients

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bacon, celery, green bell pepper, green onions, cooked ham, kielbasa, crushed tomatoes, ready-to-serve beef broth, water, fresh thyme, cajun seasoning, long-grain white rice