Kielbasa and Rice

Name: Kielbasa and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 bacon strips, finely chopped; 3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Hot cooked rice

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This sweet, savory kielbasa and rice dish makes an effortless weeknight dinner or potluck appetizer. Precooked sausage makes this a quick dish that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 bacon strips, finely chopped
3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the kielbasa, onion and bacon until onion is tender; drain. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, horseradish, water, garlic and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 586 calories, 42g fat (15g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 2052mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.

With a bit of zip and just the right amount of smokiness, this sausage-and-rice medley will please a crowd. For an appetizer, omit the rice and serve it with toothpicks. —Nicole Jackson, El Paso, Texas

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