NOT Wienie Casserole

This past Thursday, I had a casual little dinner for 2 of my best girlfriends. These are 2 gals that as soon as I said I signed a lease on a new place, had me moved in 4 days. And entire 1500 square foot house IN 4 DAYS! They showed up with a pickup truck and trailer before I had even packed a single box. Half my stuff was transfered "as is" in someone's back seat. THAT is a good friend!

The Coupon Queen had been begging for one of her favorites, Wienie Casserole. Which has no wienies WHAT SO EVER in it. I think she likes to see my head spin around when she calls it that... So I fed her and SweetFeet's Momma some casserole and French bread and they helped me hang my family pictures. I only wish we had pictures of the Coupon Queen standing in a chair on my stairs, yes you read that correctly (she says she doesn't drink but I am not so sure her Diet Coke hasn't been talking to Mike or George or Jack) while SweetFeet's Momma held the chair. I was too busy laughing as I sat and watched....

I love this recipe- it is super versatile. If you can't find a kind of bean or don't like one, just substitute one you do. It freezes well and is delicious and easy.

Best Ever Beans and Sausage

2 lbs bulk sausage ( I use 1lb spicy and 1 lb mild)

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (31 oz) pork and beans, slightly drained

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained

1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1 cup brown sugar

2 tsp ground mustard OR 2 tbsp regular mustard

**In a skillet over medium heat, brown sausage and drain.

**In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix well. Pour into a greased baking dish. (if you are going to freeze any, now is the time to do so)

**Bake for 1 hour at 325*. Uncover and bake 20-30 minutes longer until bubbly.

Makes 12-16 servings