Beans and Smoked Turkey Sausage (Beans and Weenies)

Dinner Tonight: Beans and Smoked Turkey Sausage (Beans and Weenies)




After Breakfast and my morning workout I got a few things done around the house and then off to
Kroger. And good news, the Honey Crisp Apples are back in stock! Just love those Apples! Back home was on the phone with Hoveround Mobility Chairs for over an hour!! Trying to cut through all the red tape to get my Hoveround Chair repaired. Because of the Obama Care what used to take a few minutes to get work scheduled now takes up to 3 weeks or more, just not right what they've done to Health Care. Anyway for dinner tonight I prepared Beans and Smoked Turkey Sausage (Beans and Weenies).

While growing up who didn’t like the old-fashioned Campbell’s Beans and Weenies! So tonight it’s Beans and Weenies, but I kicked this version up a bit. I used 1 Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage (sliced into thin bite size pieces), 3 slices of Jennie – O Turkey Bacon, 1 can of Bush's Cannellini Beans, 1 can Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans, 3 tablespoons of Red Onion (Chopped), 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard, 1 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar, Liquid Smoke (Optional and to taste), a couple of shakes (or more) of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, and 2 cups of Jack Daniel’s Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce (or to taste).


Plus it's another one of those delicious one pot meals. I used a small size Dutch Oven that I had

sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray. Added all the ingredients except for the Turkey Smoked Sausage to the Dutch Oven, and stirred until well mixed. I turned the stove on medium low, covered the pot and just let simmer. Another set it and forget recipe! After I got the Beans started I fried up 3 slices of Jennie – O Turkey Bacon, actually I fried 5 slices. Always remember when preparing Bacon to always add 2 extra slices. Because you know you'll grab a couple of slices, it's called the Bacon Factor or bacon Math. I fried it up nice and crisp and when done crumbled it up into small pieces and added it to the Beans. Bacon and beans are such a natural combo, Bacon gives it that wonderful smoky flavor.



You could make this in a crock pot on low and let it go all day or by using a medium size sauce pan

and get done even quicker. I love dishes that you can set low and let them simmer. After a couple of hours I sliced up one of the Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausages and added it to the Beans. I then increased the heat to medium for about another 1/2 hour and then reduced it back down to medium low until it was time for dinner. A good Hearty Meal tonight. You have the smokiness of the Bacon and Liquid Smoke, the Sweetness and Tang of the BBQ Sauce, the Spices, along with the Smoked Turkey Sausage and Beans. I just love all the flavors, a real comfort food favorite of mine! Another plus is the cleanup, just one dutch Oven to clean. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury Rustic French Bread. For dessert later a bowl of Del Monte Sliced Peaches.

BUSH'S® CANNELLINI BEANS
Originally from Italy, cannellini beans are quite popular in the U.S. Their silky texture and nutty flavor make them a go-to bean for pasta dishes, tuna salads and, of course, minestrone. We pick large, smooth beans with a shiny finish to ensure hearty flavor. Try them in Reduced Sodium!

BUSH'S® Cannellini Beans add 7 g of protein and 6 g of fiber per serving to your favorite recipes, like tuna and pasta salads.








Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey SausageBeans an

Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage

14 oz. | Servings: 7

Try Butterball’s fully cooked Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage. Now you and your family can enjoy the great taste of hardwood-smoked lean turkey sausage with less fat than pork or beef smoked sausage. Serve with your favorite side dish for a quick and easy meal solution that always tastes great.

Microwave:
Wrap individual sausages in paper towels and place on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on High 3-1/4 minutes (1-1/2 minutes for one).
Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
**Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.Always heat thoroughly.Grilling:
Grill at medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.
Skillet:
Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, 10 – 12 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.
Serving Size 2 oz. (51 g)
Servings Per Container 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 610mg25%
Total Carbohydrates 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 2%
Iron 2%
Calcium 2%

Ingredients: Poultry Ingredients (Mechanically Separated Chicken, Mechanically Separated Turkey), Water, Corn Syrup, Salt. Contains 2% or less of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Autolyzed yeast, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Phosphate, Flavorings, Potassium and Sodium Lactate.

http://www.butterball.com/product/smoked-turkey-dinner-sausage