Hillshire Farm Red Beans and Smoked Sausage
Serve this Southern classic over rice for a smoky, spiced-up version of rice and beans. And be sure to use your favorite hot sauce -- as much of it as you like!
Credit: Hillshire Farm
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 3 celery ribs, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (16-ounce) package bite-size smoked sausage
* 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tablespoon pepper sauce
* Hot cooked rice
Directions:
Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and smoked sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, stirring often. Add the beans, bay leaf and pepper sauce, mixing well. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve over rice.
