Beans make a great side dish, especially for potlucks and picnics! Here’s a special version of beans that have that rich baked bean flavor, along with smoked sausage and some other sweet-and-savory ingredients—Smoked Sausage and Beans. Because it’s a hearty dish, it can work either as a side dish or main dish! And no baking is involved so it won’t heat up your kitchen when the weather is hot!
These beans have a delicious mix of three kinds of beans, chopped onion, red bell pepper and a few other savory flavorings. It’s sweetened with some brown sugar and ketchup. And the smoked sausage really makes them great!
You can cook this dish up on your stove top or make it in your slow cooker. If you want to serve it as a main dish, include some cornbread or crusty bread and a salad to round out your meal! Or serve it over rice! And of course, it works great on its own as a side dish.
Smoked Sausage and Beans
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BEANS by NancyC
Makes 6 to 8 servings
1 (28-ounce) can Baked Beans, undrained
1 (15.5-ounce) can Pinto Beans, undrained
1 (15.5-ounce) can light or dark Red Kidney Beans, undrained (you can substitute Navy Beans for the Red Kidney Beans or Pinto Beans)
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup ketchup
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, or to taste
1 (13-ounce) package Smoked Sausage, cut into round slices
Combine all ingredients except the sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven and mix everything together well. Stir in the sliced sausage.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
As a main dish, serve in a bowl with a side of cornbread or crusty bread, or serve over rice. Or serve on its own as a side dish
Note: To make in a slow cooker, cover mixture and cook 3 hours on high or 7 hours on low, until mixture is thick and bubbly.
Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com
Keep this in mind for your next picnic or potluck, or your next family meal at home! Are you a fan of bean dishes like this?
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NancyC 
8 responses to “Smoked Sausage and Beans”
Lots of great flavor tucked in here, and I love that you used three kinds of beans!
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Yes, the sausage and beans make a great combo! 🙂
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There’s nothing much better in the summer than some baked beans! And with sausage!
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I agree! 🙂
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This looks so hearty and perfect for a cozy day at home. And what a great dish to pair with cornbread. Mmmm yum!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
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Yes, it’s cozy comfort food for sure! 🙂
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This bean dish is similar to a bean dish I make called cowboy beans 🙂 Your recipe looks great. Definitely comfort food. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Velva! You’re right, this dish is similar to Cowboy Beans–I hadn’t thought of that! I’ve made those before too! 🙂
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