Three-Bean Casserole

Name: Three-Bean Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb bulk pork sausage; 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup); 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 cans (21 oz each) baked beans (any variety); 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) lima or butter beans, drained; 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, drained; 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon ground mustard; 2 tablespoons honey or packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

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Prep 10 min
Total 0 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 8

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You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion. And so it is with this terrific three-bean recipe that's perfect for potlucks and other gatherings.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Feb 24, 2010

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Ingredients

1 lb bulk pork sausage
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (21 oz each) baked beans (any variety)
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) lima or butter beans, drained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons honey or packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°F.
2

In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
3

Mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients in ungreased 3-quart casserole. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Substitute 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef for the pork sausage and 1 cup barbecue sauce for the tomato sauce.
tip 2
Slow Cooker Directions: Substitute 1/2 cup ketchup for the tomato sauce. Decrease honey to 1 tablespoon. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on High heat setting 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Information

420 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 22g Protein, 62g Total Carbohydrate, 18g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (about 1 1/3 cups)

Calories: 420

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g; 15%

Saturated Fat: 3g; 16%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 20mg; 7%

Sodium: 1400mg; 58%

Potassium: 1190mg; 34%

Total Carbohydrate: 62g; 21%

Dietary Fiber: 16g; 62%

Sugars: 18g

Protein: 22g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 35%; 35%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion. And so it is with this terrific three-bean recipe that's perfect for potlucks and other gatherings.