Best Bean Sausage And Spinach Casserole Recipes

WHITE BEAN, SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE

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White beans, Italian sausage, spinach and tomatoes make a flavorful and surprisingly sophisticated casserole. Casseroles might have a humble reputation, but this one is special enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes; continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables have softened slightly. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add half of the spinach to sausage mixture; cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add remaining half of the spinach; continue to cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add tomatoes and beans; cook about 1 minute, stirring and scraping bottom of pan, until combined. Remove from heat; transfer to baking dish.
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

BEAN, SAUSAGE, AND SPINACH CASSEROLE

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A bunch of Swiss Chard, 3 to 5 cups, stems removed, chopped, can be used instead of spinach. Swiss Chard is hard to find where I live, and the difference in taste is minimal. Red Swiss Chard can be used to give the dish a different visual appeal.

Provided by Starman5

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 1 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (I like the hot better than the mild)
1 small bunch fresh spinach leaves, chopped (3 to 5 cups) or 1 small one 1 pound package of frozen cut spinach leaves, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, ground or 1 small fennel bulb, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sage, fresh and chopped or 1 tablespoon dried ground sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and brown over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove sausage and when cooled, crumble the sausage.
Add the fennel, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the fennel, onion, and garlic with the spinach, beans, sausage, Parmesan cheese, sage, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into an 8 by 8 inch baking dish.
Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Optional: Substitute 1 (15 oz) can white Kidney beans (cannelloni beans), and 1 (15 oz) can Kidney beans, or 2 (15 0z) cans of Navy beans for the 2 (15 oz) cans of Kidney beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 65.1, Sodium 1402.7, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 38.4