6 Gumbo Recipes for Mardi Gras

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Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Potatoes

You can't go wrong with this classic Southern dish to fill you up on chilly nights. We made it even heartier by adding roasted potatoes to the traditional mix of andouille sausage, Cajun seasonings, and veggies.

Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Red Potatoes

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Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

After preparing the roux, most of the time spent making gumbo is basically hands-free. You’ll just need to stir the pot occasionally to prevent sticking. This flavorful stew recipe is worth the effort.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

Chicken-Tasso-Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Tasso is a spicy smoked cut of pork or beef popular in many Cajun dishes. When gumbo is served in Louisiana, filé powder (ground, dried sassafras leaves) is as common on the table as salt and pepper. It thickens and flavors gumbos and other Creole dishes.

Recipe: Chicken-Tasso-Andouille Sausage Gumbo, as pictured

Try it with shrimp!
Recipe: Shrimp-Tasso-Andouille Sausage Gumbo

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"Big Easy" Gumbo

Adding flour to hot oil creates a fast and flavorful roux. Serve this party favorite with scoops of Hoppin' John and a fresh green salad tossed with a vinaigrette.

Recipe: "Big Easy" Gumbo
Recipe: Hoppin' John

Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Make Chicken-Andouille Gumbo the day ahead to save time. Fresh andouille and crusty french bread are essential to this dish.

Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo