CREAMY QUESO JAMBALAYA

Directions

1. Step 1

   Sauté onions, green peppers, red peppers and celery in 1/4 cup oil in a large stockpot for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

2. Step 2

   Melt butter in a small skillet; whisk in flour until smooth.

3. Step 3

   Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until flour is golden brown; stir into vegetable mixture.

4. Step 4

   Add chicken broth slowly, stirring until combined.

5. Step 5

   Add sausage, RO*TEL QUESO, Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, rice, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

6. Step 6

   Bring to a simmer; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.

7. Step 7

   Sauté shrimp in remaining oil in a large skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until pink; add to jambalaya.

8. Step 8

   To make ONE PORTION: Serve 1 cup jambalaya in a 10-ounce bowl.

9. Step 9

   CHEF'S NOTE: If jambalaya becomes too thick, add more chicken broth.