BEANS AND SAUSAGE

 

1 lb smoked sausage, cut in half lengthwise and then into slices

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp molasses
3 tbsp yellow mustard (or brown, if you prefer)
3 cans (approx. 1 lb each) great northern beans
Nonstick cooking spray
Diced white onion for garnish, if desired

Spray the inside of slow cooker with the nonstick cooking spray.

Brown the sausage and onion together in a nonstick skillet; transfer to a slow cooker.

In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, sugars, vinegar, molasses, mustard and beans until blended. Pour mixture over the sausage/onion mixture and stir to blend.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until bubbly and heated through.

Yield: Approximately 14 servings.

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