Cajun Andouille & Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage

Cajun Andouille & Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage

Introduction

Cajun Andouille & Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage is bold, smoky, spicy, and packed with personality. Inspired by classic Cajun flavors, this homemade sausage blends savory pork and beef with aromatic herbs, warm spices, fresh jalapeños, and melty cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for grilling, smoking, or pan-frying, and it adds serious depth to dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, or even a simple sausage sandwich.

Ingredients

• 900 g (2 lb) ground pork
• 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 1 cup finely diced jalapeño peppers
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Natural hog casings

Instructions