Let’s get a little creole with this recipe. Time to fire up the Traeger [grill] and dial in this Cajun feast for 8 people. This recipe delivers some big flavors.
This recipe is great for a small get-together or increase the ingredients to make it for a crowd!
Print Recipe for Cajun For A Crowd
Yield: 8 people
Prep time: 15 – 20 Minute Prep
Cook time: Jambalaya – 60 Minutes
Cook time: Sweet Potatoes – 30 Minutes
Cook time: Peach Blueberry Cobbler – 35 Minutes
Ingredients
Measure Ingredient Prep Notes
JAMBALAYA INGREDIENTS
8 oz Bacon, Applewood Sliced
8 oz Sausage, Andouille Diced
1 lb Chicken Thighs, BL/SL Cubed
1 ea Onion, Yellow, Small Diced
1 ea Green Pepper, Small Diced
6 ribs Celery Diced
1 tbsp Garlic, Paste
1 can Tomatoes, Diced 15 oz can
1 can Tomato Puree 28 oz Can
1 cup Chicken Stock
2 tbsp Bayou Dust Rub, 5280 Culinary
1 tbsp Fishy Fishy Herb Rub, 5280 Culinary
2 tbsp Fire Salt Rub, 5280 Culinary
SWEET POTATO INGREDIENTS
4 ea Sweet Potatoes, Jumbo Cut into large wedges
2 tbsp Oil, Canola/Olive Blend
Taste Salt, Kosher
Taste Pepper, Black, Ground
COBBLER INGREDIENTS
1 can Blueberry Pie Filling 21 oz can
1 can Peach Pie Filling 21 oz can
1 pkg Oatmeal Cookie Mix 17.5 oz package
1 stick Butter, Salted
½ cup Milk, Whole
Preparation:
Wash all tools prior to use
Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, or any cooking tools
Clean out Traeger as needed and change drip tray liner (if applicable)
Fill pellet hopper with Reserve Blend Pellets
Set Traeger to 450˚ F, hit enter and hit ignite
While Traeger is heating up:
Load dutch oven in, uncovered
Prep All ingredients for Jambalaya
Open Traeger and add bacon to dutch oven, break up any clumps, close the lid and cook for 10 minutes to render fat and start cooking
Open Traeger and add chicken and sausage to dutch oven, mix all ingredients well
Close Traeger and cook for 10 minutes
Open Traeger and add Trinity and garlic to the dutch oven, mix all ingredients well
Close Traeger and cook for 10 minutes
Open Traeger and add remaining ingredients and seasoning to dutch oven, stir well
Close Traeger and cook for 30 minutes
While Jambalaya is cooking:
Wash Sweet potatoes and cut potatoes into large wedges, place in a medium mixing bowl
Lightly oil and season to taste with salt and pepper
Place onto Traeger perforated grilling pan and hold
In second dutch oven, spray with non-stick cooking spray
Add both pie fillings and swirl
In a smaller bow mix the cooking dough mix, milk and melted butter and hand mix until fully incorporated
Carefully add this cookie dough topping to the top of the pie filling
Open the Traeger and add the sweet potatoes to the lower grate
Add the dessert to the upper shelf
Close the Traeger and cook for an additional 30-35 minutes or until all food is cooked to your desired doneness
Using heat proof gloves, remove the dutch ovens and place in kitchen
BBQ Gear / Supplies:
- Traeger Timberline, Large Ace Sku # 8037251
- Reserve Blend Pellets Ace Sku # 8015887
- Lodge Dutch Oven, 10.5in Ace Sku # 6220560
- Fire Salt, 5280 Culinary Ace Sku # 8561979
- Bayou Dust Rub, 5280 Culinary Ace Sku # 8561961
- Fishy Fihsy Rub, 5280 Culinary Ace Sku # 8561938
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