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A rich and smoky baked bean dish using Camellia White Beans & Camellia White Bean Flavor Infusion, finished in the oven for that perfect caramelized topping!
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A rich and smoky baked bean dish using Camellia White Beans & Camellia White Bean Flavor Infusion, finished in the oven for that perfect caramelized topping!

Ingredients:

  • 1 (1-lb.) package Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, soaked overnight & drained
  • 1 box Camellia White Bean Flavor Infusion Seasoning Mix
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound ground, hot, Creole-style sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red & green mix)
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup reserved bean broth

Directions:

Instant Pot Instructions: Cooking the Beans

 

  1. Add soaked and drained white beans, White Bean Flavor Infusion pack, and 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot.
  2. Cook on HIGH pressure for 30 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
  3. Drain, reserving 1 cup of bean broth for later.

Oven Instructions: Baking the Beans

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease, and set cooked sausage aside.
  3. In the sausage drippings, sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and apple cider vinegar.
  5. In a large baking dish, mix together the cooked beans, reserved bean broth, cooked hot sausage, sautéed veggies, and sauce.
  6. Cover dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes; then uncover, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until thick and bubbly.
  7. Let cool slightly and serve warm as a side dish or over rice.

*These beans taste even better the next day, so consider making them ahead for the best flavor!

Community Servant & Chef, Jayda Atkinson, has made her mark across various platforms, including television, books, and kitchens, all while nourishing both the hearts and stomachs of those she serves, particularly in impoverished communities. Since 2007, she has been committed to providing food and essential resources worldwide through her organization, Heartful Giving. Jayda has been featured on national platforms such as Dr. Oz, Essence Magazine, and the Food Network’s Chopped, among others. A passionate advocate for addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness, she is also the author of two books: ABCs: Feeding the Body and Spirit and the inspirational The Storm Chaser. Learn more about her efforts at JaydaAtkinson.com.

Ingredients used in this Recipe

worcestershire sauce hot sausage molasses brown sugar white beans