Hot Honey Cajun Sausage Orzo

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the sausages in a large pan over medium heat until browned.
  2. 2Add the Cajun seasoning, diced onion and peppers, and fry for 4–5 mins.
  3. 3Mix the honey with the chilli crisp oil and add half of it to the pan with the garlic and tomato purée.
  4. 4Stir well.
  5. 5Pour in the orzo and stock.
  6. 6Simmer gently, stirring often, adding more liquid if needed, until the orzo is cooked.
  7. 7Once thickened and cooked through, stir in the cream cheese.
  8. 8Top with cheddar and Red Leicester, pop a lid on and let it melt.
  9. 9Finish with that hot honey drizzle and garnish.
  10. 10Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 6 approx. 400g pork sausages, sliced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 peppers, diced
  • 3 tsp garlic purée
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp chilli crisp oil
  • 300 g orzo
  • 800 ml -1ltr chicken stock (hot)
  • 100 g light cream cheese
  • 80 g cheddar, grated
  • 40 g Red Leicester, grated
  • Fresh parsley or spring onions to garnish

Equipment

large panlid

Tips

  • Simmer gently, stirring often, adding more liquid if needed, until the orzo is cooked.