Red Beans Ham Sausage and Rice

This is one of my favorite left over ham recipes. When you cook a large ham there is always ham left over. Left over ham can be used for many things, sandwiches, breakfast, and main dish.

1 lb Left over Ham
1 lb smoked sausage, ( I use RL Zeigler smoked sausage. You can use any brand , just don't get one thats real spicy.
1 large yellow onion
4 or 5 cloves of garlic
3 cans of Red Beans

Cut the ham,into small pieces about 1/2 square, slice the sausage (about 1/4 inch thickness)
chop the onion into small pieces. Chop the garlic into small pieces.

Put about 3/4 cup of water in pan with the onions and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes over
medium heat. When the onions have started cooking down add the ham and sausage.
There should be enough liquid left to simmer the mixture, if not add water. Just enough to simmer the mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Drain the beans from can and wash. Mix with the ham and sausage. Cover simmer on low heat for 35 minutes. Mean while make your rice .

Serve hot on rice with french bread.

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