Instant Pot Cajun Sausage and Beans - Dump and Go Dinner

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

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11 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Rinse bean mix and look for any stones. Set seasoning packet aside to be used later.
2. Divide beans and water #1 among the indicated number of round freezer containers.
3. Divide the andouille sausage, tomato sauce, seasoning packet from bean mix, and salt among the indicated number of quart freezer bags.
4. Label all containers and bags. Freeze together.

1 hrs 10 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
2. **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in indicated container.**
3. Set the bag of frozen andouille mix into a bowl of warm water to thaw.
4. Place the frozen bean mix and water #2 into the Instant Pot.
5. Lock the lid in place and seal the steam nozzle.
6. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
7. Release the pressure naturally.
8. Drain off any excess water.
9. Switch the Instant Pot to saute.
10. Stir in the andouille and tomato sauce mixture and cook until warmed through.