Down Home Sausage and Bean Bake

Hearty, comforting, and packed with rich Southern-inspired flavors, this Down Home Sausage and Bean Bake is the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy family dinners. Featuring a savory combination of tender Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and a medley of creamy white and kidney beans, this dish is baked to perfection in a smoky-sweet sauce made with barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. The addition of garlic, onions, and smoked paprika adds depth to every bite, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley offers a bright finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour, this easy oven-baked recipe pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a crisp green salad, making it an irresistible choice for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Perfect for fans of baked bean casseroles, this dish delivers a satisfying blend of protein-packed goodness and bold, comforting flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
• 4 slices Thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the sausage links and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausages and set them aside. Once cool enough to handle, slice them into 1-inch rounds.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook in the rendered fat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the white beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Return the sliced sausages and cooked bacon to the skillet, gently stirring to distribute them evenly.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from the heat. If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling and slightly thickened.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread or a side of fresh green salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2062.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2480.1

Total Fat 107.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 240.0mg	0%
Sodium 11570.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.5g	0%
Total Sugars 126.2g
Protein 118.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 615.6mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 5182.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 43.4%