Description
A refined take on a classic comfort dish featuring layers of smoky sausage, slow-simmered beans, and crisp-edged bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick (preferably kielbasa or Andouille)
- 3 cups cooked navy or cannellini beans (or two 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, warm
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or dark molasses
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices country-style bread or rustic sourdough, about 1/2-inch thick
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter one side of each bread slice and arrange them buttered-side down in a baking dish.
- Toast in the oven for 6–8 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly firm.
- In a heavy skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and brown both sides for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion for about 6 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of warm stock. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar or molasses, Dijon, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the beans, remaining stock, and browned sausage. Gently simmer for 8–10 minutes until sauce coats the beans.
- Spoon the hot beans and sausage over the toasted bread slices, topping with chopped parsley.
- Return the baking dish to the oven for 6–8 minutes to warm through.
- Serve hot, garnished with a lemon wedge if desired.
Notes
Cool the beans completely before refrigerating. Store the beans separately from the bread to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg