In a large saucepan or pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Add rice and butter and lower to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Add chopped bacon a large deep skillet or saucepan.
Cook over medium heat and stir until bacon starts to crisp.
Pour in whole cans of red beans.
Using a potato masher, mash some of the beans but leave some of them whole.
Pour in water, garlic salt, onion powder, creole seasoning, and liquid smoke.
Stir to combine.
Let simmer for 15 minutes or until beans start to soften.
Make sure to stir so that the beans don't stick.
Serve beans in a bowl with a scoop of rice on top.
