Name: Meaty Bean Casserole Au Gratin
Ingredients: 2 can (14 oz./398 mL ) Beans in Tomato Sauce; 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken or turkey (250 mL); 1/2 cup cooked, diced garlic sausage or Polish salami sausage (125 mL); 3/4 cup chopped celery (175 mL); 1/2 cup chopped onion (125 mL); 1/3 cup water (75 mL); 1 tsp Italian seasoning (5 mL); 2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (500 mL); 3 tbsp melted margarine (50 mL); 1 tsp dry mustard (5 mL); 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (optional) (50 mL)

Meaty Bean Casserole Au Gratin

Author: Ontario Bean Growers
Yield: 4 – 6 servings 1x

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Ingredients

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2 can (14 oz./398 mL ) Beans in Tomato Sauce
1 cup cooked and cubed chicken or turkey (250 mL)
1/2 cup cooked, diced garlic sausage or Polish salami sausage (125 mL)
3/4 cup chopped celery (175 mL)
1/2 cup chopped onion (125 mL)
1/3 cup water (75 mL)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (5 mL)

Topping:

2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (500 mL)
3 tbsp melted margarine (50 mL)
1 tsp dry mustard (5 mL)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (optional) (50 mL)

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Instructions

In a lightly greased casserole, combine all ingredients except for topping ingredients.

Mix bread crumbs, margarine and mustard together; sprinkle over bean mixture.

Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven in 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top during last 5 minutes of baking time. Serve with whole wheat bread.

Microwave method:

In a 2 quart (2L) microwaveable casserole, combine all ingredients except for topping ingredients. Microwave covered on HIGH for 8-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Combine bread crumbs, margarine and mustard; sprinkle over bean mixture. Microwave uncovered on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) for 8-10 minutes or until bubbling around edges. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top; cover and let stand until cheese melts.