French Onion Sausage Casserole with Potato Rosti Croutons

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil, plus a splash

• 8 frozen sausages

• 500g frozen chopped onions

• 50g unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or malt vinegar)

• 2 tbsp flour

• 900ml beef stock, hot

• 200g frozen seasonal greens

• 150g frozen peas

• 8 frozen potato rosti

8 servings — 1 sausage + 1 rosti each

Calories~563 kcal

Protein~18 g

Carbs~48 g

Fat~32 g

Fiber~6 g

Sugar~6 g

Total recipe

Calories~4,500 kcal

Protein~145 g

Carbs~385 g

Fat~255 g

Fiber~50 g

Sugar~50 g

Method

• Step 1

  . Heat a splash of oil in an ovenproof heavy-based pan or casserole dish, add the frozen sausages and brown them over a medium-high heat, turning, for about 5 mins. Remove to a plate and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.

• Step 2

  Using the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil, then the frozen onions; fry them over a medium heat for a few mins until they’re starting to soften. Add the butter and cook for a few mins more. Add the vinegar and some seasoning, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-15 mins, stirring occasionally.

• Step 3

  Add the flour, stirring while it cooks for a couple of mins, then gradually add the hot stock, stirring continuously, until starting to thicken. Turn the heat to high and bring to the boil; add the sausages.

• Step 4

  Transfer the pan to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Remove, add the frozen greens and peas; cook for a further 10-12 mins.

• Step 5

  Meanwhile, put the frozen rosti on a baking tray. Place in the oven with the casserole for 20 mins, until cooked through and golden.

• Step 6

  Give the casserole a good stir, arrange the rosti on top and serve.