Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon And Thyme Ca

Name: Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon And Thyme Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cassoulet; 200 g smoked bacon, rashers cut into pieces or 200 g smoked lardons; 2 onions, peeled and sliced thickly; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 (400 g) cans butter beans, drained; 4 tablespoons creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 100 ml red wine; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); salt; pepper; olive oil; Topping; 4 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried garlic granules or 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced finely; 2 tomatoes, sliced thinly; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

Cassoulet
200 g smoked bacon, rashers cut into pieces or 200 g smoked lardons
2 onions, peeled and sliced thickly
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 (400 g) cans butter beans, drained
4 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons tomato puree
100 ml red wine
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
salt
pepper
olive oil
Topping
4 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried garlic granules or 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced finely
2 tomatoes, sliced thinly
salt
pepper

1
Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400u00b0F Lightly grease an ovenproof gratin dish with a little olive oil.
2
Topping: Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and garlic together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
3
Cassoulet: Fry the bacon pieces in a large frying pan until crisp. Take the bacon pieces out and add the chopped onions - fry them gently in the bacon fat until the onion is soft but not coloured. Add the fresh thyme leaves and mix through.
4
Add the bacon to the onion and thyme mixture and then gently mix the butter beans through the mixture.
5
In a large bowl, add the creme fraiche, tomato paste, wine and sugar - mix thoroughly. Season with pepper and a little salt, as the bacon is already quite salty.
6
Add the bacon and butter bean mixture to the creme fraiche and wine sauce - mix gently.
7
Transfer all the butter bean mixture to the greased gratin dish. Sprinkle the topping over evenly and place the sliced tomatoes on top in an attractive pattern.
8
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cassoulet is bubbling and the topping is a golden brown.
9
Serve immediately with a large bowl of salad and crusty bread, or, as an accompaniment for sausages, roast meat and poultry, casseroles, stews or grilled meat.
10
Serves 3 people as a main meal and 6 people as an accompaniment.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cassoulet, 200 g smoked bacon, rashers cut into pieces or 200 g smoked lardons, 2 onions, peeled and sliced thickly, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon And Thyme Cassoulet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon And Thyme Cassoulet

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