KIELBASA FRENCH CASSOULET

1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb kielbasa, halved and sliced

1 pkg (12-oz) sweet apple chicken sausage, sliced

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup diced celery

3 garlic cloves, peeled and diced 

1 can (14.5-oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (14.5-oz) chicken broth

3 cans (15.5-oz each) navy beans, drained and rinsed

1 bunch Swiss Chard, sliced

In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the breadcrumbs in olive oil 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring often. Remove from skillet and set aside. You could also wait until the cooking is almost done to do this.

In the same skillet, cook kielbasa and chicken sausage 5 minutes or until browned. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Remove the mixture to a slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients (except the breadcrumbs). Cook on low setting for 8 hours. Sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs when serving.

Yield: 8 servings

Note: This recipe is for reference only. Basically the same but oven baked.