Crock Pot Recipe - Easy Red Beans & Rice

Crock-Pot Easy Red Beans & Rice

2 (16oz) cans red kidney beans
1 lb smoked sausage, cut in 1 “ pieces
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 t. pepper
1/4 t. crushed thyme
cooked rice
Tabasco or Chalula sauce to taste
Combine all ingredients (except rice and hot sauce) in a crock pot. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Serve over hot rice. Let extra cool, bag label and freeze.