I’m always looking for easy slow cooker meals that my family likes, and this Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice with Sausage recipe definitely fits the bill! This is a very filling dinner that’s especially great for larger families or for those who enjoy leftovers (like us!). You literally just put everything in the slow cooker and start it (no pre-cooking necessary). It doesn’t get much easier than that!
My husband’s family is from New Orleans, and we missed getting to go visit for Mardi Gras this year. But at least we can enjoy the flavors of the Big Easy at home with this new easy recipe. Enjoy!
Can I cook this in crockpot?
Hi, yes, the crock pot is the same as a slow cooker. – Nicole
I make something similar in the instant pot, time to adapt it to the slow cooker! Thank you for the inspiration as always.
Just curious, would black beans work? Don’t have red beans at the moment and was going to give it a try today!
Hi Courtney, yes it can work with black beans, too. – Nicole
I can’t seem to find andouille sausage in my small town. Is there something you would recommend as a replacement?
You might want to look for another flavorful sausage, possibly Chorizo might work. – Nicole
I make a similar Cajun Rice Skillet recipe, that I add pre-cooked red beans too. Tip: since my kids can’t tolerate extreme spice, I substitute polish sausage for the andoullie and put the jar of cayanne on the table for my husband and I.
Great tip! – Nicole
Do you soak the beans beforehand?
Actually I precook batches of beans and bag and freeze them in can sized amounts. Then I defrost and add them in at the end to heat through as one would canned beans.
Wonderful Recipe!! one of our favorites! Thank you Lisa!
So glad you enjoy it. – Nicole
Would this be just as good without sausage as a vegetarian dish? Any modifications? Thanks!
Hi Laura, yes, it’ll be just as good. We actually have a stove top beans and rice recipe, too: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-red-beans-and-rice/ – Nicole