John's White Bean Chili

This is my husband's best chili recipe. We served it at our wedding and it was the first thing to go and the most requested recipe we get from friends. The longer it cooks, the better it gets. A wonderful winter dish. (We always double the recipe for leftovers)

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb Italian sausage
• 48  ounces  in jars or cans (drained) great northern beans
• 1  package  fajita seasoning mix, mixed with
• 1  quart water
• 1  large  white onion, chopped
• 8  ounces button mushrooms, chopped
• 1  medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2  dashes garlic powder
• 5  dashes chili powder
• 3  dashes  cajun seasoning
• 6  dashes Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2-1  cup  6 cheese  Italian cheese blend, shredded

Directions

1. Fry the sausage and drain.
2. Throw everything, except the cheese, into a crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours (the longer the better) Add water if it gets too thick.
3. You can also simmer this on the stove for at least 2 hours.
4. Adjust seasonings and add cheese just before serving.