Pizza Beans

Name: Pizza Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 2 cups chopped celery; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans; 3 cans (8 ounces each) pizza sauce; Optional toppings: Grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and minced fresh oregano or basil

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 20 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving alongside a fresh green salad for a delicious entree. It can even be made the day before and reheated. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
3 cans (8 ounces each) pizza sauce
Optional toppings: Grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and minced fresh oregano or basil

Directions

In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Add celery and onion to skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add celery mixture and the next 6 ingredients to slow cooker; mix well.
Cover and cook on low until bubbly, 6-8 hours. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 142 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.

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