Crock Pot Butter Beans With Sausage

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 02/5/23
Butter Beans with Sausage and Cornbread
Diana Rattray
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
324 Calories
15g Fat
30g Carbs
18g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 1312mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Protein 18g
Calcium 48mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

In this easy crock pot recipe, dried lima beans – or butter beans – are slow cooked to perfection with smoked sausage and a few seasonings. A small amount of Tabasco adds a punch of flavor to these delicious beans that make a great side or main dish, depending on your preference. 

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Wash beans and put them in a slow cooker. Add 6 cups water. Slice smoked sausage into round pieces and add to limas. Chop green onions and add to mixture. Now add remaining ingredients and mix.

  2. Cover and cook in slow cooker on high for 8 to 10 hours.

  3. Serve with cornbread or biscuits.