Red Beans and Rice (didn't miss her)

Hey ya'll. I am getting heavy handed on the cayenne pepper lately. Is that a sign of old age? Anyway....woo doggy this was hot. I loved it though. I'm hoping all this hotness won't put hair on my chiny chin chin. I give it a 4 out of 5. And it was easy. Added bonus I have leftovers for days.

Inspired by: Commanders Palace Cookbook: The Commanders Kitchen
I modified the recipe pretty heavily to suit my pantry and time frame.

Ingredients:

1 package smoked sausage (I used andouille) sliced into small chunks
3 slices of lean bacon
1 TBS butter (real, salted)
1 medium onion, Vidalia, or other sweet yellow), chopped
3 celery stalks (I include the leafy part as well), chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
6 cloves of garlic, minced (more or less)
1 handful Old Bay (more or less)
2 Bay leaves
Cayenne Pepper to taste (shaking with reckless abandon, maybe not such a good idea)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 cans of small red beans (I found these in the Mexican foods section)
1 bunch of green onions
2 cups of long grain white rice

Directions:

In a heavy pot, or dutch oven render the bacon and remove from pan. Add the butter and sausage cook over medium until browned. Add garlic, onion, celery, green pepper, saute until just tender. Add Old Bay, bay leaves, cayenne, black pepper, and the beans. Simmer. While this is cooking start your rice and chop your green onions In a large mouth bowl, place some white rice in the bottom of the bowl. Add the red beans and rice, top with green onions. Serve with your favorite bread. Mmmmm, mmmmm that's some good eatin'.

Next up: I have no idea, but please stay tuned for a new recipe soon!