Easy French Cassoulet with Wine Beans Sausage Ham and Herbs
Transport your taste buds straight to the French countryside with this Easy French Cassoulet with Wine, Beans, Sausage, Ham, and Herbs—a hearty, rustic dish that’s surprisingly simple to prepare! This one-pot recipe combines the smoky richness of seared Italian sausage and diced ham with tender white beans simmered in a luxurious broth of dry white wine, chicken stock, and tomatoes. Infused with fragrant rosemary, thyme, and garlic, every bite bursts with comforting flavors. A golden breadcrumb crust adds a satisfying crunch, elevating this classic dish to perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners, this cassoulet brings gourmet French cooking to your table with accessible ingredients and a streamlined process. Serve with a fresh baguette or a side salad for an unforgettable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 links Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup Smoked ham, diced
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 2 cups Chicken stock
- 3 cups Canned white beans (like cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large oven-safe Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausages and sear them for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced smoked ham and cook for 2 minutes to render some of the fat and deepen the flavor.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the pot by pouring in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the chicken stock, canned white beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, chopped rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything to combine.
Nestle the browned sausages back into the mixture, ensuring they are partially submerged.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
While the cassoulet is baking, in a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter.
After 45 minutes, remove the lid from the cassoulet and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
Return the pot to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 122.9 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 423 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 9502 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.8 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 182.6 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 663 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 4648 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
