Recipe Three-Bean Casserole

[TastyReuben]

Three-Bean Casserole
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
1lb 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 TB ground mustard
2 TB honey or packed brown sugar
1 TB white or cider vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper sauce

Directions
Heat oven to 400°F.

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.

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

Recipe from Betty Crocker

Three-Bean Casserole

• TastyReuben
• 9 Feb 2023

The CookingBites recipe challenge: sausage

 

[Morning Glory]

1lb bulk pork sausage

I am going to ask what precisely is 'bulk' pork sausage? The term 'bulk' in relation to sausages isn't used in the UK and to me implies mass produced in a huge amounts!

Beans and sausages are perfect partners in a casserole. I look forward to your photos.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

I am assuming TastyReuben that I could sub any three canned beans that I like, eh?

 

[caseydog]

I am going to ask what precisely is 'bulk' pork sausage? The term 'bulk' in relation to sausages isn't used in the UK and to me implies mass produced in a huge amounts!

Beans and sausages are perfect partners in a casserole. I look forward to your photos.

Bulk sausage in the US is basically raw sausage that is not in sausage casings -- similar to ground/minced meat.

CD

 

[TastyReuben]

I am assuming TastyReuben that I could sub any three canned beans that I like, eh?

Yes, of course. You are, after all, the Nat King Cole of your three-bean casserole!

(And as always, enjoy!)

 

[TastyReuben]

I am going to ask what precisely is 'bulk' pork sausage?

Bulk sausage in the US is basically raw sausage that is not in sausage casings -- similar to ground/minced meat.

Morning Glory - you’ll note I had sausage links laid out on the board. I removed the casings and just cooked the loose filling. That’s one way to get bulk sausage. It can also be purchased uncased.

 

[Morning Glory]

Bulk sausage in the US is basically raw sausage that is not in sausage casings -- similar to ground/minced meat.

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CD

Thanks. Its called simply 'sausage meat' here. Its often used in stuffings for poultry or other meat.

 

[Morning Glory]

@Morning Glory - you’ll note I had sausage links laid out on the board. I removed the casings and just cooked the loose filling. That’s one way to get bulk sausage. It can also be purchased uncased.

Yes - usually if I want to use sausage meat (bulk sausage), I use whole sausages and take nefarious pleasure in squirting the meat out of the casings.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

TastyReuben is this recipe freeze-able?
It sounds like a lot and my Neighborhood Gal Pals have declined any Bean Dishes ...

 

[TastyReuben]

TastyReuben is this recipe freeze-able?
It sounds like a lot and my Neighborhood Gal Pals have declined any Bean Dishes ...

I’m sure it is. Please see this from the King of Baked Beans:

5 Bean Freezing Storage Tips | BUSH’S® Beans

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

I’m sure it is. Please see this from the King of Baked Beans:

5 Bean Freezing Storage Tips | BUSH’S® Beans

Good article, thanks man!
I was just reading elsewhere that for a recipe similar to this, put all of the ingredients together and stop there.
Freeze with 1inch head room.
Defrost and than bake as directed in the recipe.

 

[medtran49]

I was going to write I've never seen sausage in a 3 bean casserole, but then realized I was thinking of 3 bean salad, which are different dishes.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

medtran49 I'm looking forward to having some free time for just me in the kitchen and making this dish.
I was reading in other sites the many different ways that can be made.
I'll start with TastyReuben 's OG and then if we like it, I'll expand.
I love Beans.
And then add in the the bulk Sausage and I'm sold, better yet if I can portion it out and freeze it!!
HEH!
A Lazy Meal in the making!

 

[The OMWC]

Yes, of course. You are, after all, the Nat King Cole of your three-bean casserole!

(And as always, enjoy!)

I hope that you give this a try real seeeeoooon.