Cassoulet Toulousain Rapide (Southwest French White Bean, Duck/Sausage & Herb Gratin) – Authentic France Recipe
Hearty Languedoc earthenware bake of creamy white beans and garlic sausage beneath a crackling breadcrumb crust.
- Country of Origin
- 🇫🇷 France (Western Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Seared Toulouse garlic sausage and chicken/duck confit, Creamy tarbais/cannellini beans, Golden herb breadcrumbs, Garlic, Thyme
Ingredients for Cassoulet Toulousain Rapide (Southwest French White Bean, Duck/Sausage & Herb Gratin) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared Toulouse garlic sausage and chicken/duck confit, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups creamy tarbais/cannellini beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup golden herb breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional France seasoning (thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, clove pinch)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, garlic, and thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, clove pinch for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine seared Toulouse garlic sausage and chicken/duck confit and creamy tarbais/cannellini beans with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with golden herb breadcrumbs and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.