If you’re looking for the best rice dressing recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This is one of those classic Cajun rice dressing dishes that has been passed around Louisiana kitchens for generations — and once you make it, you’ll completely understand why.

It’s hearty, full of Louisiana flavors, and comes together all in one pot, making it the ultimate Cajun one-pot recipe for feeding a crowd.

Rice dressing is a staple side dish here in the South. We serve it alongside barbecue chicken, baked ham, turkey — you name it. Whether it’s a backyard cookout, a holiday spread, or just a weeknight dinner that needs a little something extra, this dish always delivers.

And you guys know how I love my one-pot recipes like this blog favorite, One Pot Cabbage Casserole and One Pot Cajun Black Eyed Peas and Rice. Plus, if you haven’t tried One Pot Beefy Broccoli Rice, its a favorite on the site as well!

Now, I have a little confession. The secret to this recipe? I learned it from watching my sister and sister-in-law, and once I tried their version, I was completely hooked. The trick is adding pork breakfast sausage right along with the ground beef. It gives the whole dish this extra depth of flavor that has everyone coming back for seconds. Simple, but it makes all the difference.

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How to Make Rice Dressing?

• In a large pot, brown ground beef and sausage together, seasoning with creole seasoning.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender.
• Add rice, beef broth, and water. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
• Cover and cook 20 minutes — no peeking!
• Stir in cream of mushroom soup and green onions. Serve warm.

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Best Rice Dressing

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Best Rice Dressing - The perfect side dish to barbecues and baked ham, turkey, and chicken is rice dressing!  This recipe is delicious, easy, and feeds a crowd.

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 lb. regular pork breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean)
• 3/4 tsp creole seasoning
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked rice (medium grain)
• 1 15 oz. can beef broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom
• 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown ground beef and breakfast sausage. Season with creole seasoning while browning. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic while browning.
2. Once browned and vegetables and tender, add rice, beef broth, and water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Do not lift lid to check rice until after 20 minutes.
3. Once rice is cooked, stir in cream of mushroom and green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

If using long-grain rice, it may be necessary to increase cooking time.

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