Crockpot Red Beans and Rice: Slow-Cooked Southern Comfort

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Crockpot Red Beans and Rice: Slow-Cooked Southern Comfort

This slow-cooked classic delivers bold Southern flavor with minimal effort. Tender red beans soak up all the smoky goodness from Andouille and smoked sausage, while a rich broth seasoned with Creole spices ties it all together. Serve over fluffy white rice and top with green onions and hot sauce for the perfect bowl of comfort.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Rest Time15

Total Time6 30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun, Southern

Keyword: crockpot red beans, red beans and rice, slow cooker cajun food

Servings:

Ingredients

1 lb dried red beans
1 link chicken Andouille sausage quartered
1 link smoked sausage sliced
1 yellow onion diced
1 celery rib diced
4 garlic cloves minced
3 bay leaves
6 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon Creole Kick seasoning blend or Cajun seasoning
4 –5 cups cooked white rice
Chopped green onions optional, for garnish
Hot sauce optional, for extra kick

Instructions

Rinse the dried red beans under cold water, swirling to remove dirt or debris. Drain well.
Dice onion and celery, and mince garlic. Quarter the chicken Andouille and slice the smoked sausage.
Add rinsed beans, chopped vegetables, sausages, garlic, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, and Creole Kick seasoning to a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
Pour in 6 cups of water. Stir to evenly distribute seasonings and ingredients.
Cover and cook on High for 6 hours, or until beans are tender and the broth is flavorful.
For a creamier texture, use the back of a spoon to mash some of the beans against the crockpot wall, then stir them back into the mixture.
While the beans finish, prepare 4–5 cups of cooked white rice according to package instructions.
Spoon the red beans and sausage mixture over a bed of rice. Ladle broth over the top, and garnish with chopped green onions and a splash of hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Creole Kick Substitute: Use Cajun or Creole seasoning if needed.

Control the Spice: Add more hot sauce or cayenne to kick up the heat.

Creamier Texture: Mash some beans during the final hour for a thicker sauce.

Storage Friendly: Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezes beautifully for 2 months.

Double It: Feeding a crowd? Double the recipe and use a 6–7 quart slow cooker.

Sausage Options: Swap in turkey sausage or all-Andouille based on preference.

Make It Smokier: Add a dash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.

Serve with: Cornbread, pickled onions, or a side salad for a full Southern meal.

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