Description
Cassoulet is a traditional French casserole that delivers comforting warmth on chilly nights. This hearty dish features tender white beans, savory pork sausages, and smoky bacon, all simmered to perfection. Rich in flavors and easy to customize, it’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy a taste of France that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried Great Northern or cannellini beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 pork sausages (mix of spicy and mild)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp herbs de Provence
Instructions
- Soak the white beans overnight in water. Drain before use.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside while retaining the grease.
- Sauté the diced onion and carrots in the bacon fat for about five minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Slice the sausages and brown them in the same pot until golden.
- Stir in tomato paste and soaked beans, then add chicken broth and herbs de Provence. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the Dutch oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about one hour until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg