Smoked Sausage and Red Beans
Smoked Sausage and Red Beans brings together tender kidney beans, smoky sausage, and fluffy rice in a slow cooker with Cajun spices, garlic, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. The result is rich, hearty, and deeply seasoned—ideal for a laid-back weekend dinner or feeding a hungry crowd. Serve it warm for a comforting, Louisiana-inspired meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, add the smoked sausage, kidney beans, water, rice, onion, and garlic. Season with Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt, and the bay leaf. Cover and set to High. Once the mixture is heated through, stir until everything is well combined.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 4 hours.
- Calories 662.63 kcal High
- Protein 31.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 82.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.38 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.11 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High
- Sodium 1663.19 mg High
- Fiber 19.22 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.32 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.32 g Moderate
- Calcium 58.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.58 mg Good Source
- Potassium 953.43 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 0.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Smoked Sausage and Red Beans is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, Hot Sauce, and Kidney Beans. Each serving provides about 662.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, Hot Sauce, Kidney Beans, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Smoked Sausage and Red Beans?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Sausage and Red Beans?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 662.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
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