Wednesday--

Last night we had...

Cheesy Beans and Franks, so good. I'm on a bean kick this week, just one of those things. I'm not pregnant, but just wanting something other than meat for a change. I got this recipe from Martha Stewart kids several years ago, and we agree that it is a great alternative to Mac and Cheese.
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 ½ Tbsp flour
1 ¾ cup milk
3 ½ cups yellow cheese( i have used several different types of cheese and not all of them were yellow)
2 cans 15.5ounces white beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups, smoked sausage, cut into ½ inch moons
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ cup finely crushed croutons
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium saucepan, heat oil, add onion and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add flour, stir to coat onion, with heat on medium, stir with a whisk and add milk in steady stream. Continue whisking until combined. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add cheese, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and stir in the beans and sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven proof dish. Sprinkle croutons on top of casserole and bake until bubbling, about 15 minutes.

I make this dish without the sausage, and it’s still really tasty. One time I used turkey franks and the kids liked that, we have also used some leftover ham. We served this with a side of baby peas. Happy Eating!

Tonight we will be having Brinner, you know, breakfast for dinner(did anyone watch Scrubs,,too funny) Anyhoo, we have open house at school for Amara tonight and I wanted something quick, and easy and sure to please. We will be having eggs, grits(I have lived in the south all my life), fruit and some pancakes. I may or may not have time to take pictures!