Motivation
I've made some cassoulets that were great, but a real time investment. This isn't that kind of cassoulet. I got my inspiration from Serious Eats. This is a very flexible recipe. I've swapped about and added in all sorts of items, which is to say, it's great for using up leftovers. As long as you have white (cannellini) beans, some sort of meat, tomatoes, and thyme I think the core elements of the dish will be intact.
Ingredients
4-6 slices Bacon (diced)
4-5 Sausages
minced Garlic
1-2 diced Onions
1 can Cannellini Beans (or white kidney or great northern)
1 can diced Tomatoes
Extra Veggies (Broccoli, Cauliflower)
Chicken Broth
Bread Crumbs
Thyme
Oregano
Crushed Red Pepper
Black Pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 450 F. If you're starting with raw sausages brown them for color (you don't need to cook them through). In an oven safe pan, crisp diced bacon over medium heat. After a few minutes add diced onions. A few minutes later add garlic. Cook until softened.
Add tomatoes, beans, other veggies like broccoli and/or cauliflower. Season with spices and cook for a few minutes to marry flavors. Add enough chicken stock to bring liquid level near level with the rest of the item in the pan (you don't want to turn this into a soup. A cup or so usually does it). Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and arrange sausages on top of all of that.
Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. Remember not to burn your hand on the hot handle when you're scooping it out.
I've made some cassoulets that were great, but a real time investment. This isn't that kind of cassoulet. I got my inspiration from Serious Eats. This is a very flexible recipe. I've swapped about and added in all sorts of items, which is to say, it's great for using up leftovers. As long as you have white (cannellini) beans, some sort of meat, tomatoes, and thyme I think the core elements of the dish will be intact.
Ingredients
4-6 slices Bacon (diced)
4-5 Sausages
minced Garlic
1-2 diced Onions
1 can Cannellini Beans (or white kidney or great northern)
1 can diced Tomatoes
Extra Veggies (Broccoli, Cauliflower)
Chicken Broth
Bread Crumbs
Thyme
Oregano
Crushed Red Pepper
Black Pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 450 F. If you're starting with raw sausages brown them for color (you don't need to cook them through). In an oven safe pan, crisp diced bacon over medium heat. After a few minutes add diced onions. A few minutes later add garlic. Cook until softened.
Add tomatoes, beans, other veggies like broccoli and/or cauliflower. Season with spices and cook for a few minutes to marry flavors. Add enough chicken stock to bring liquid level near level with the rest of the item in the pan (you don't want to turn this into a soup. A cup or so usually does it). Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and arrange sausages on top of all of that.
Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. Remember not to burn your hand on the hot handle when you're scooping it out.
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