FRENCH CASSOLET 
1 lb. smoked sausage (cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces)
6 slices bacon, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 jar (11 oz.) pea and onions (drained)
3 cans (15 1/2 oz.) great Northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce, special
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
3 med. carrots, sliced thin (1 c.)
1 lg. clove garlic, (minced)
3/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
3/4 tsp. dry mustard

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pan fry bacon in skillet until browned; remove and set aside. In remaining bacon drippings, lightly brown onions and cut surfaces of sausage. Remove and set aside. In large saucepan combine beans, tomato sauces, carrots, garlic, thyme and mustard. Heat to simmering. Stir in sausage, onions and bacon. Spoon into 3 quart casserole. Cover and bake 1 hour, removing cover last half hour. Yield: 8.

 

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