I had sausages. I had beans. What to make for dinner ? Why, a sausage and bean casserole of course ! Add in bacon and leeks and I had a casserole that’s pretty quick and easy to make and a delicious way to end a Monday. (I do wish that I lived in a country with seasons. The subtle heat of the cayenne pepper and the comforting casserole would make it a perfect winter warmer)
Ingredients (makes a big pot that would serve 4-6)
- 6 good quality sausages
- 2 large leeks
- 5 rashers bacon, chopped
- 1 tin mixed beans (you could easily accommodate another tin if you like beans) rinsed until the water goes clear
- 1 glass of wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- pinch cayenne pepper
- handful fresh parsley if you can get it, chopped
Method:
- In a large casserole dish, brown the sausages, take out, slice into pieces and set aside
- Fry the bacon pieces until nice and crispy. Take out and set aside
- Reduce the heat and fry the leeks for about 3-4 minutes until soft
- Turn up the heat and add the wine and bring to the boil. Let boil for 2-3 minutes for the alcohol to burn off
- Add the stock and then put the sausages and bacon (leave a few of the crispier pieces as a garnish) back in the pot, with the beans and cayenne pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beans are warmed through – don’t bring it to boil or the beans will go mushy
- Serve, topped with chopped parsley and bacon bits, and with some crusty bread
Food is my happy place 
June 14th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Great combo. This is the second bean and sausage recipe I’ve seen today. I think the universe is trying to tell me something.
June 15th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Reminds me of the Spanish Fabada. Looks like a very fulfilling dish!