FRIDAY FOOD THING
Chicken-Apple Gouda Sausage
My culinary discovery-of-the-week is Hillshire Farms Gourmet Creations Chicken Apple with Gouda Cheese Premium Smoked Sausage. A mouthful no matter how you cut it.
I like almost any kind of smoked sausage, but this one took me by surprise. I cooked mine by first simmering it in a skillet of boiling water for about 8 minutes, which maintains a pleasant water content. Then, I poured out the water, added a touch of olive oil, and browned the sausage over low heat, which maintains the pleasant water content as well as providing a crispy snap to each bite.
Beef and Jalapeno with Monterey Jack Cheese Sausage
In my opinion, Chicken Apple with Gouda Cheese Premium Smoked Chicken Sausage is tasty enough to serve as a trusted main dish, when served with sides of sticky rice, baked or scalloped potatoes, and a zesty Italian salad.
Just for kicks, I went back to the grocery store a few days later and purchased Hillshire Farms Gourmet Creations Beef and Jalapeno with Monterey Jack Cheese Sausage, and was pleasantly surprised all over again.
Two other varieties are available. Check them out!
I’ve had those.
Lazy me: After working 12-14 hours, take one out of the package. Wrap in paper towel. Nuke in microwave for 60 seconds. EAT. Yum.
Keyword no matter HOW you cook them: Yum!
Johnsonville also makes similar sausages that I love! I have broiled their chicken and apple sausage, then made a stir fry with peppers, onions and teriyaki sauce, over brown rice. YUM!!!
It’s also great in take-off Cajun-type recipes. Like Jambalaya and Dirty Rice. Just substitute the sausage.
I nuke mine too! Love the Jalapeno!!
Try the added KA-POWIE of a crispy skin by tossing those nuked sausages into a skillet!
Will you clean my skillet? Just kidding… oh all right. I’ll try that!
Aw, Mary. Get one of those cheap Wal-Mart non-sticks and wipe it clean with a soapy sponge.
That’s ok, I’ll do it without the teflon! A good soaking in hot water and dish soap will work just as well. LOL!
I promise to throw them in my skillet, so don’t worry! I have a pack in my fridge right now, just waiting for me to cook them up.
I had some tonight! Seriously. After answering the comments tonight I just HAD to do it.