Casseroles

Pease Pudding and Sausage Casserole Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 sausages
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 can of butter beans, drained and rinsed (400g)
- 1 can of pease pudding (300g)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Oven-safe casserole dish
- Mixing bowl

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.

4. Add the can of chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add the can of butter beans to the pan and stir to combine.

6. Cut the sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan. Stir to combine.

7. Pour the mixture into an oven-safe casserole dish.

8. Spoon the can of pease pudding on top of the sausage mixture.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Temperature:
180°C (350°F)
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 420
Fat: 23g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 25g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as pork, beef, or chicken.
- If you don't have pease pudding, you can substitute with mashed potatoes.

Variations:
- Add chopped vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers to the sausage mixture.
- Top the casserole with grated cheese before baking.

Tips and tricks:
- If the sausage casings are tough, prick them with a fork before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
- Make sure to drain and rinse the butter beans before adding them to the pan.
- You can make your own pease pudding by blending cooked split peas with butter and salt.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the casserole in individual bowls or on plates.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives on top of the casserole before serving.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.

Suggested side dishes:
- Roasted vegetables
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the casserole is too dry, add a splash of chicken or vegetable broth before baking.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the sausages are cooked through before adding them to the casserole.

Food history:
- Pease pudding is a traditional British dish made from boiled split peas, butter, and salt.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, hearty, and comforting.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.

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Region: British

Taste: Savory, Herbaceous, Comforting, Meaty, Rich