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Creamy Braised White Beans and Sausage

For a hearty lunch or light supper, try this cozy dish, reminiscent of French cassoulet. Creamy white beans and Eckrich Smoked Sausage, natu View More expand_more

For a hearty lunch or light supper, try this cozy dish, reminiscent of French cassoulet. Creamy white beans and Eckrich Smoked Sausage, naturally hardwood smoked and seasoned to perfection, make a comforting duo spooned over biscuits, toast, or any bread you like.

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Creamy Braised White Beans and Sausage
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Total Time:
30 mins
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


10 - 14 oz.
Eckrich Smoked Sausage, sliced into 1/4' coins
10 - 14 oz.
1 Tbsp.
Unsalted butter
1 Tbsp.
2 clove(s)
Garlic, minced
2 clove(s)
1 cup(s)
Milk
1 cup(s)
1/2 cup(s)
Low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup(s)
30 oz.
Canned white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, drained and rinsed
30 oz.
2
Sprigs fresh thyme
2
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
4 - 8 slice(s)
Sourdough, english muffins, biscuits, bagels or bread of choice, toasted to preference
4 - 8 slice(s)
Grated parmesan, for serving
Fresh parsley, finely chopped for serving

Directions


  1. MELT butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until edges are crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. ADD milk, broth, beans and thyme to skillet. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring mixture to simmer, reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

  3. SPOON bean and sausage mixture over toasted bread of choice and top with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients


10 - 14 oz.
Eckrich Smoked Sausage, sliced into 1/4' coins
10 - 14 oz.
1 Tbsp.
Unsalted butter
1 Tbsp.
2 clove(s)
Garlic, minced
2 clove(s)
1 cup(s)
Milk
1 cup(s)
1/2 cup(s)
Low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup(s)
30 oz.
Canned white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, drained and rinsed
30 oz.
2
Sprigs fresh thyme
2
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
4 - 8 slice(s)
Sourdough, english muffins, biscuits, bagels or bread of choice, toasted to preference
4 - 8 slice(s)
Grated parmesan, for serving
Fresh parsley, finely chopped for serving

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