Directions:

Instant Pot Instructions: Cooking the Beans

 

1. Add soaked and drained red beans, Red Bean Flavor Infusion pack, and 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot.
2. Cook on HIGH pressure for 30 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
3. Drain excess liquid, reserving ½ cup bean broth for later.

Oven Instructions: Making the Dip

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, crawfish, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. In a food processor or blender, combine cooked beans, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and the reserved bean broth. Blend until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, mix the blended bean mixture with sautéed veggies and crawfish, cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
5. Squeeze in lemon juice.
6. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
7. Garnish with green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips, French bread, or crackers.

Community Servant & Chef, Jayda Atkinson, has made her mark across various platforms, including television, books, and kitchens, all while nourishing both the hearts and stomachs of those she serves, particularly in impoverished communities. Since 2007, she has been committed to providing food and essential resources worldwide through her organization, Heartful Giving. Jayda has been featured on national platforms such as Dr. Oz, Essence Magazine, and the Food Network’s Chopped, among others. A passionate advocate for addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness, she is also the author of two books: ABCs: Feeding the Body and Spirit and the inspirational The Storm Chaser. Learn more about her efforts at JaydaAtkinson.com.

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Ingredients:

• 1 (1-lb.) package Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, soaked overnight & drained
• 1 box Camellia White Bean Flavor Infusion Seasoning Mix
• 4 cups water
• 1 pound ground, hot, Creole-style sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red & green mix)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup reserved bean broth

Directions:

Instant Pot Instructions: Cooking the Beans

 

1. Add soaked and drained white beans, White Bean Flavor Infusion pack, and 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot.
2. Cook on HIGH pressure for 30 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
3. Drain, reserving 1 cup of bean broth for later.

Oven Instructions: Baking the Beans

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease, and set cooked sausage aside.
3. In the sausage drippings, sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
4. In a large bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and apple cider vinegar.
5. In a large baking dish, mix together the cooked beans, reserved bean broth, cooked hot sausage, sautéed veggies, and sauce.
6. Cover dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes; then uncover, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until thick and bubbly.
7. Let cool slightly and serve warm as a side dish or over rice.

*These beans taste even better the next day, so consider making them ahead for the best flavor!

Community Servant & Chef, Jayda Atkinson, has made her mark across various platforms, including television, books, and kitchens, all while nourishing both the hearts and stomachs of those she serves, particularly in impoverished communities. Since 2007, she has been committed to providing food and essential resources worldwide through her organization, Heartful Giving. Jayda has been featured on national platforms such as Dr. Oz, Essence Magazine, and the Food Network’s Chopped, among others. A passionate advocate for addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness, she is also the author of two books: ABCs: Feeding the Body and Spirit and the inspirational The Storm Chaser. Learn more about her efforts at JaydaAtkinson.com.

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Ingredients:

• 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans
• 1 smoked ham hock or ½ pound chopped ham or your favorite seasoning meat
• 2 cups pre-chopped trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 6 cups water or chicken broth
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Creole seasoning to taste
• Hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. Rinse and sort beans.
2. Put the beans, ham hock or seasoning meat, pre-chopped trinity, garlic powder, and water or broth in the Instant Pot. Twist to lock the lid, and turn the valve to sealing.
3. Press the Manual button and set to 40 minutes at high pressure. When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes. Then, turn the valve to venting.
4. Remove lid. If using a ham hock, remove it with tongs, and discard skin, bones and cartilage. Chop or shred ham and stir back into beans.
5. Add salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning to taste.
6. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Instant Pot Tips:
* No soaking is needed if you cook the beans for 40 minutes at high pressure. If you do soak your beans, cut the cook time in half (20 minutes at high pressure).
* Always let the pressure release naturally for at least 20 minutes. This should ensure soft beans.
* If the beans are not soft after 40 minutes of high pressure cooking and 20 minutes of natural pressure release, then re-secure the lid, seal the vent, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes at high pressure.
* If there’s too much liquid left in the pot after cooking, turn on Sauté mode and simmer for a few minutes so that excess liquid evaporates.

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