Cannellini Bean and Sausage Gratin Recipe

Name: Cannellini Bean and Sausage Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 italian sweet sausage, casings removed (about 1 pound); 1 small fennel bulb, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped sage; 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and chopped (about 10 cups); ½ cup chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 italian sweet sausage, casings removed (about 1 pound)
1 small fennel bulb, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped sage
1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and chopped (about 10 cups)
½ cup chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Lightly coat a 8 by 10 inch baking dish or gratin dish with oil.
3
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, crumble the sausages and cook, breaking up, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
5
Add the fennel and onion to skillet and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir in garlic and sage and cook 1 minute more.
7
Add the Swiss chard, a handful at a time, stirring until slightly wilted.
8
Stir in the broth, beans, sausage, salt and pepper.
9
Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and set aside.
10
In a small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and Parmesan with the remaining olive oil.
11
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
12
Serve warm.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 italian sweet sausage, casings removed (about 1 pound), 1 small fennel bulb, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cannellini Bean and Sausage Gratin 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cannellini Bean and Sausage Gratin

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