Bratwurst Casserole

Name: Bratwurst Casserole
Ingredients: 2/3 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half; 3 tbsp butter or margarine; 1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice; 3 cups vegetable stock; 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 None leeks, trimmed and sliced; 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped; 4 None bratwurst sausages (approx. 1/4 lb each), cut into slices; 1/4 lb Gouda cheese, grated; None None fresh basil leaves, to garnish

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2/3 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half
3 tbsp butter or margarine
1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
3 cups vegetable stock
3/4 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
2 None leeks, trimmed and sliced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 None bratwurst sausages (approx. 1/4 lb each), cut into slices
1/4 lb Gouda cheese, grated
None None fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook the beans in boiling salted water for 10 mins, then drain. Melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter in a pot, add the onion and saute until soft. Add the rice and saute briefly. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30-35 mins. After 20 mins, add the carrots and leeks. Mix 3/4 of the parsley with the rice, and season.
2

Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tbsp butter in a pan and cook the sausage over medium heat.
3

To assemble the casserole, put half of the vegetable rice in a greased baking dish. Arrange the sausage slices on top and cover with remainder of the vegetable rice. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20-25 mins. To serve, sprinkle with the rest of the parsley and garnish with basil.