Friday, May 7, 2010

Slow Cooker Recipe: New Orleans Beans & Sausage

New Orleans Beans & Sausage

2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

In slow cooker, combine all ingredients.  Mix well. Cover.  Cook on low 4 to 5 hours. Serve over rice if desired.  Makes 4 servings. 

Recipe can be found on page 141 in 
MY KIND OF COOKING COOKBOOK

This recipe is quicker than getting fast food from your favorite drive thru burger joint.  It's perfect for those times when you feel like there are just not enough hours in the day.  In under two minutes, you can have this meal prepped and in the slow cooker.  When you get home, your house will be filled with a delicious home cooked aroma.  

My husband sometimes likes weird flavor combination's.  I usually serve this recipe with cornbread.  He likes to put honey on his cornbread and that's not weird, it's just tasty.  One day he went a little crazy with the honey and poured it over his beans and sausage.  He justified his actions by saying he liked sweet and savory flavors together.  I know it sounds strange, but it is not half bad.  Pull out the honey bear and try it!







21 comments:

  1. So simple, quick and easy, I will not forget this one. Diane

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  2. need to try the honey for sweet savory taste!

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  3. Looks yum! Mostly in Asia, they make the beans sweeter, that's why it seems strange for my classmates living in Latin America. They said, they're not use to that kind of taste!

    By the way, thank you so much for leaving comments in my page.

    Happy Mother's Day! Have a Fabulous on Sunday!

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  4. I think even I could do this! ;-)

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  5. This is a VERY SIMPLE way of making red beans and rice...I've never thought about cooking it in the slow cooker.

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  6. It makes my day to read all of your comments. Thank you!

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  7. Hi, Linda...this is so simple yet healthy, great idea to use slow cooker for this...

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  8. I really like the cajun seasoning in this...mmmm. When evenings are limited (which is 5 days a week), this looks like the perfect dinner.

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  9. Thanks for the wonderful comments!

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  10. looks delicious and full of flavor! i must try!

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  11. This looks wonderful and it is certainly easy to do. I found your blog by chance and planned only to say hello. I started browsing through your earlier posts and stayed much longer than I had intended. I like what you are doing here. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  12. Thank you Faithy and Mary for your encouraging words!

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  13. Looks delicious and I love quick and simple dinner recipes.

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  14. Thanks Ms. Bibi! With today's busy lifestyles, sometimes it is difficult to find time to cook. Quick and simple recipes help on those crazy busy days.

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  15. Excellent, very simple and I LOVE beans! Thanks!

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  16. Thanks Debbi! I love beans too! I think there might be a joke there, but I will restrain my self and not share it.

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  17. Oh what a great looking meal! I love slow cooker recipes so I will have to try this.

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  18. Thanks Sook! I love slow cooker meals too! It does all the work for you.

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  19. Hi there, Thanks for stopping by my Cupcake Blog {cupycakey.com} I have to say, this all looks magnificent! I love beens & sausage together. And add in some rice...That is just perfect!!

    Do you use a light box for your pictures? They are excellent too BTW.

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  20. Thanks Lenz Love! I am lucky these photos are turning out so well. I don't use a light box, but my friend suggested I get one.

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