Sausage & Brie Cassoulet
Add a touch of French comfort to your counter with this rich and rustic Sausage & Brie Cassoulet. It’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that combines classic flavours with a modern twist. Packed with juicy pork sausages, smoky bacon, tender vegetables, and creamy brie, it delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
The base is built on Verstegen Italian Tomato & Herb Sauce and Spiced Tomato Sauce, giving a deep, savoury richness. Together, they create a thick, glossy coating that enhances flavour and locks in moisture during cooking. Meanwhile, Verstegen French Garden World Grill adds a gentle, herby aroma that lifts the dish beautifully. Each component works in harmony, producing a bold and balanced result.
For butchers, this recipe offers both simplicity and impact. Preparation is quick, yet the finished product looks premium. Once steamed and chilled, the cassoulet keeps its texture and depth of flavour. The sliced brie topping melts slowly over the sausages, creating an indulgent layer that looks as good as it tastes. Customers will be drawn to its creamy finish and rich tomato base.
In addition, this dish performs well across different formats. You can sell it as a ready-to-heat meal, or offer it as part of a seasonal comfort range. It suits midweek dinners just as well as weekend treats. The balance of smoky, creamy, and herby flavours makes it versatile and appealing to a wide audience.
Overall, the Sausage & Brie Cassoulet is more than just another sausage dish. It’s a premium, ready-made concept that brings warmth, value, and style to your display. With minimal effort and maximum flavour, it’s sure to become a customer favourite.
Method
Mix everything together, place in boilable vac bags.
Vac on full and steam at 85c for 1hr 30m.
Chill within 90 minutes to fridge temperature.
Present with sausages and brie on top.
Ingredients
500g Verstegen Italian Tomato & Herb Sauce
500g Verstegen Spiced Tomato Sauce
50g Verstegen French Garden World Grill
200g Diced Smoked Streaky Bacon
1-2 160g Mattessons Smoked Sausage (cut thin in rings)
150g Diced Carrot (fine)
150g Diced Onion (fine)
150g Diced Celery (fine)
2 Tins Haricot Beans (drained and rinsed)
Sliced Brie
Pork Sausages