Best 8 Cream Style Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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Cream style red beans and rice is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This hearty dish is made with creamy red beans, fluffy rice, and a flavorful sauce that is sure to satisfy. Whether you're a fan of traditional Southern cuisine or looking for a new weeknight dinner idea, cream style red beans and rice is an excellent choice.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Red Beans and Rice is one of those incredibly simple but delicious recipes that offer a huge bang for your buck. The winning texture and flavor combination is hard not to love!

Provided by Lola Osinkolu

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb Red beans
2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 lb andouille sausage (sliced)
1 cup onion (finely diced )
¾ cup celery (chopped )
1 green bell pepper (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
7 to 8 cups chicken stock (or more as needed)
1/2 lb Smoked turkey leg (necks, ham bone, or ham hock)
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tsp dried thyme
½ to 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tsp cajun seasoning
2 tbsp chopped green onion or parsley for garnish
Hot sauce
Apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Sort the beans by removing any dirt and bad beans
  • Pour the beans in a large bowl, add enough cool water to submerge the beans completely, and leave to soak for at least 4 hours. I prefer to leave it overnight.
  • For a quick soak, pour the beans in a stockpot, add enough water to submerge the beans about 4 inches, then bring the beans to a boil and let it sit for one hour. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pour the beans back into the stockpot.
  • Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage on both sides.
  • Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and celery Cook until tender. About 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant-about a minute.
  • Add the red beans, smoked Turkey, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cajun seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low and leave to simmer for 1 1/2 hours; Season with salt and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Cook for another 30 mins or until thick and creamy.
  • Cook the rice: Bring the rice and water to boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2877 kcal, Carbohydrate 194 g, Protein 175 g, Fat 155 g, SaturatedFat 48 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 431 mg, Sodium 6796 mg, Fiber 42 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MY RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is the creamy red beans and rice everyone asks me to make.

Provided by Kelly Hughes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 12h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried red beans
3 andouille sausage links
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups minced onions
1 cup minced green bell pepper
½ cup minced celery
4 bay leaves
1 slice ham steak, cubed, or more to taste
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, divided
7 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar
½ cup chopped green onions, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cups cooked rice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook sausage until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer sausage to a work surface and slice.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions, bell pepper, celery, and bay leaves until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sausage, ham, and 1/2 of the Creole seasoning; saute over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir drained beans into sausage mixture.
  • Mix chicken broth, garlic, and remaining Creole seasoning into bean mixture; cover skillet and simmer on low for 3 hours.
  • Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, and 1/2 of the green onions into bean mixture, slightly smashing beans with a potato masher. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened and beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Mix remaining green onions and parsley into beans and serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.7 calories, Carbohydrate 80.5 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 21.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2123.8 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CREAM-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Cream-Style Red Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 bay leaves
12 ounces dried red beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
1/2 lb fully cooked smoked andouille sausages or 1/2 lb other smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons tomato paste
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in water, ham, salt, thyme, oregano, black pepper, ground red pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour.
  • Add beans to ham mixture; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  • Carefully ladle 1 cup bean mixture into food processor or blender container. Cover; process until mixture is smooth. Returnpureed mixture to Dutch oven; stir in sausage and tomato paste.
  • Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves; discard. Serve in bowls over hot cooked rice.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound boiled ham cut, into 1/2-inch cubes
6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 to 10 cups water
Steamed rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, ham and sausage and saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans, garlic, and enough water to cover the contents in the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours. Add more water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. Use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side pf the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is creamy and the beans are soft. Add more water if it becomes too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery. Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed white rice.

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
3 tablespoons bacon grease
1/4 cup chopped tasso, or chopped ham
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/2 pound smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
10 cups chicken stock, or water
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions, garnish

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham hocks, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham hocks, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and stock or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
  • Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

QUICK RED BEANS AND RICE



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Quick, easy approximation of Louisiana-style red beans and rice. Just before serving, sprinkle with smoked salt or a little liquid smoke. Serve atop brown rice with more hot sauce at the table.

Provided by coldweatherkim

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic
½ green bell pepper, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
3 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
  • Place onion and garlic into a food processor and pulse on and off to mince. Add to the heated pan. Chop bell pepper finely in the processor and add to pan. Repeat with the celery.
  • Stir vegetables well and add 2 tablespoons water. Cook until soft, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes into the food processor. Process until all beans are coarsely chopped, just short of pureed.
  • Stir the blended beans, whole beans, remaining tomatoes, hot sauce, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cover tightly, reduce heat to lowest setting, and cook until flavors combine at least 30 minutes. Stir every 5 or 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 12.5 g, Sodium 1013.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CLASSIC RED BEANS N RICE



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After 25 years in a place where Cajun cooking is common, we've come to rely on this staple menu item. If you've never tried red beans and rice before, I promise you'll like this recipe.-Jackie Turnage, New Iberia, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried kidney beans
8 cups water
1 ham hock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot cooked rice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until beans are softened, 1-4 hours., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add the water, ham hock, bay leaves and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add to bean mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Discard bay leaves., Remove ham hock; allow to cool. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and return to broth. Heat through. Serve with rice and, if desired, top with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY CHEESY RED BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Red Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Silly Goose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced chili ready tomatoes (do not drain)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (do not drain) or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (do not drain)
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In large skillet heat oil on medium heat. Add green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until tender.
  • Add salt, pepper, bayleaf, diced tomatoes and beans. Simmer 20 minutes on low.
  • Remove bay leaf, mash about 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes.
  • Add rice, stir until combined.
  • Sprinkle on cheddar cheese, cover and allow to cook on low until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 1080.6, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 18.6

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock or broth instead of water.
  • Add a bay leaf or two to the pot of beans as they simmer for extra flavor.
  • If you like your beans a little spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper to the pot.
  • For a creamier sauce, use a hand blender to purée some of the beans before adding the cream.
  • Serve the beans and rice with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Cream-style red beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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