Slow Cooker Sausage & Bean Cassoulet

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Add the onions and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, bacon and sausages occasionally for a further 5 minutes

• step 2

  Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture from the frying pan to the slow cooker. Add the beans, parsley and stock the cover and cook on low for 6 hours

• step 3

  Shortly before serving, preheat the grill. Place the bread slices on the grill rack and lightly toast on one side under the grill. Turn the slices over, sprinkle with the grated cheese and place back under the grill until melted

• step 4

  Serve the cassoulet and the bread slices immediately