Andouille Po Boy Version 2.0

I love a nice, big po boy sandwich. Even the most complicated po boy isn’t complicated, like this andouille po boy. In minutes I’m having a great meal. I do go through the ‘trouble’ of making my own po boy bread, but that’s mostly because I just cannot seem to find great po boy bread here. French bread will do in a bind, but it’s just not quite the same. The texture is definitely different. For a topping, I use a simple but wonderfully spicy lettuce mixture. And you can never, ever go wrong with andouille sausage. That perfect spicy kick, in a casing that pops when you bite into it.

Andouille Po Boy Version 2.0


I use the lettuce mixture on all of my po boys, not just this andouille version. It’s also great on hamburgers or hot dogs. It takes only a minute or two to make. When I pick up heads of iceberg lettuce at the grocery store I’ll shred and chop them and place them into baggies or containers along with a paper towel. That way I always have lettuce on hand for a quick po boy.

I recently discovered Blue Plate mayonnaise, which I think is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Also try my more traditional andouille po boy served up with a classic comeback sauce.

Andouille Po Boy Version 2.0
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Andouille Po Boy Version 2.0

I love a nice, big po boy sandwich. Even the most complicated po boy isn’t complicated, like this andouille po boy. In minutes I’m having a great meal. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich, sausage
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1557kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf po boy bread sliced horizontally (substitute French bread)
  • 1 pound andouille sausages cooked, halved (you can substitute smoked sausage)

Lettuce mixture

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and place in oven for 5 minutes. Remove.
  • Also place the halved sausages on the sheet pan and warm thoroughly. Remove.
  • Place the sausages on the bottom bread half.
  • Top with the lettuce mixture and top bread half.
  • Cut in half and serve.

Lettuce mixture

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 1557kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 90g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 3461mg | Potassium: 1015mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli

These creamy Cajun sausage ravioli are dangerous and I definitely cannot be trusted to control myself around them. Not even the least bit. I knew I was going to love them because I love absolutely anything with andouille sausage. These ravioli are packed with andouille, then topped with a simple Cajun-spice sauce. It takes a while to assemble and cook these little morsels, but once you get a system and assembly line down, you’ll be turning them out left and right.

Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli

On the off chance that you have some leftover creamy Cajun sausage ravioli, store them in the fridge on wax paper and make sure they do not touch each other. They like to stick together, and not just a bit either. We’re talking seriously stuck together here. Trust me. I speak with experience.

Also try my grilled creamy shrimp and mushroom pasta and my mushroom ravioli.

Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli

These creamy Cajun sausage ravioli are dangerous and I definitely cannot be trusted to control myself around them. Not even the least bit. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, creamy, ravioli, sausage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 28 raviolis
Calories 45kcal

Ingredients

For the ravioli

For the sauce

Instructions

For the ravioli

  • Place the sausage into a food processor and pulse until it is minced.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the meat and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Working in batches, lay out the wonton wrappers and place one tablespoon of the meat into the middle.
  • Dip your finger in warm water and run it along the edges of the wrapper.
  • Take one corner of the wrapper and fold the filling, forming a triangle.
  • Push down on the meat filling to get as much air out as possible, then pinch the edges to seal.
  • Lower 5-6 ravioli at a time into the boiling water and boil for 1 minute. I found that using a spider (or large slotted spoon) helped make sure that the ravioli don’t fall apart.
  • Remove cooked ravioli to a plate but do not stack them or they will stick together.
  • Continue working in batches until all of the ravioli are cooked.
  • Serve with the sauce.

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and continue cooking for 1 minute.
  • Slowly add the milk while whisking.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the sauce is as thick as you like.
  • Add Cajun seasoning, stir, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Andouille Po Boy

I had an out-of-this-world good andouille po boy from Chef Dan’s Southern Comfort food truck the other day. And ever since, for darned near every minute of the day, I’ve been jonesin’ for another. This time I made my own. A good po boy requires a good remoulade. I made a big batch of Chez John’s Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce, but any good remoulade will do. Just make sure it’s got some kick to it. The fantastic flavor of andouille and the remoulade are the stars of this sandwich. A little heat and a little spice. Perfect.

Andouille Po Boy

The best po boy drips when you eat it. All down the front of your arms, on your shirt, and all over the table, and best, onto your plate so you can sop up the drippings with the last piece of bread from the sandwich. Those drippings have everything good in them, from remoulade to sausage juice. Good eats. I’m not sure that the drippings aren’t my favorite part. You’re guaranteed to get every flavor in one taste.

Also try my version 2.0 andouille po boy.

I love the taste of Andouille sausage. It’s not only great on a po boy, I like it in potatoes too.

Andouille Po Boy
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Andouille Po Boy

The fantastic flavor of andouille and the remoulade are the stars of this sandwich. A little heat and a little spice. Perfect.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 673kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fry the sausage in a cast iron skillet until browned. If your sausage isn’t fatty enough you might have to add just a bit of oil, but don’t over do it.
  • Warm the bread if desired.
  • Top bread with the lettuce, pickles and tomatoes.
  • Add the cooked sausage and top with the remoulade.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cheater Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish. Cheater dirty rice and Andouille sausage hit the spot and did not disappoint.

Cheater Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

If you can’t find Andouille sausage at your grocery store you can substitute smoked sausage. Andouille has a distinct, fantastic, flavor. Smoked sausage isn’t quite the same, but it’ll do in a pinch. You’re making cheater dirty rice and Andouille sausage, so you can cheat on the sausage too in a pinch.

Also try my copycat of Zatarain’s jambalaya.

Cheater Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage
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Cheater Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish. Cheater dirty rice and Andouille sausage hit the spot and did not disappoint.
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword Cajun, rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 867kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 5 cups chicken stock divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the rice per package instructions, substituting the chicken stock for water.
  • Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and brown on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and the remaining cup of broth. Stir. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into the pan.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Andouille Cajun Potatoes

Andouille sausage has such a great, spicy flavor. It’s up there with chorizo as my favorite sausage. A little heat and bold flavor adds a lot to what would’ve been normal (but still good) fried potatoes. These Andouille Cajun potatoes are fantastic. Potatoes need spicy sausage.

Andouille Cajun Potatoes

After you enjoy a big bowl of Andouille Cajun potatoes, you’ll want to make my Andouille po boy.

Andouille Cajun Potatoes
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Andouille Cajun Potatoes

Andouille sausage has such a great, spicy flavor. It’s up there with chorizo as my favorite sausage. A little heat and bold flavor adds a lot to what would’ve been normal (but still good) fried potatoes.
Course Side
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 268kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage diced
  • 3 pounds potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  • Add the andouille and cook until lightly browned on the edges.
  • Remove andouille to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just starting to turn tender.
  • Flip the potatoes, increase the heat to medium-high, add the Cajun seasoning and garlic, stir gently, and cook another 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown on the edges.
  • Remove from heat. Add the andouille back to the pan. Add the parsley and toss gently. Cover until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.