Cajun Red Beans and Rice

This recipe has become one of our favorite dinners. The thing that makes this dish amazing in my opinion is the homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 (15.5 oz) cans red beans, drained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 diced green bell pepper
1 diced yellow or red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon sherry
6 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
homemade buttermilk ranch dressing*

In a large skillet, brown sausage and onions; drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, bell peppers, garlic, oregano and thyme. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Stir in sherry during the last 5 minutes. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions. Serve with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

*I use Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing mix and follow the dressing recipe that calls for mayo and buttermilk.

Enjoy!