MICHIGAN BEANS AND SAUSAGE

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"A hot bean dish like this warms the body and the house...I'm glad that my husband, Jim, is also crazy about beans." Elaine loves to cook for their son, his wife and a 4-year-old granddaughter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
6 bacon strips, diced
3 medium onions, sliced into rings
1 pound chicken gizzards, trimmed and halved, optional
4 cups water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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 soak for 1-4 hour hours or until beans are softened. Drain and discard liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. In drippings, saute onions and gizzards if desired until onions are tender and gizzards are browned. , Add onion mixture to beans. Stir in the water, garlic, salt, marjoram, bay leaf, pepper and bacon. Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours or until beans are tender. , Discard bay leaf. Stir sausage and tomato sauce into beans. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Wessel Annnette Genevieve
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious! I love that I can use whatever beans and sausage I have on hand. I usually serve this dish with cornbread or rice.


Chandria Clayton
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover beans and sausage. I usually add some chopped onions and peppers to the dish for a little extra flavor.


Tony Capri
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing dish.


Musarat Sumaiya
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I've been making it for years and it always turns out great. The beans are always cooked perfectly and the sausage is always flavorful. I usually serve this dish with cornbread or rice.


Joan Joan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and delicious meal.


bijay thapa
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The beans were cooked to perfection and the sausage was flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


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