French country casserole is a quick to fix version of a traditional French cassoulet that was an instant hit with my husband, who enjoys smoked sausage. Just mix everything together and bake. From Kim Lowe of Coralville Iowa.

Ingredients 

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and

drained

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans,

rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and

drained

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

3 medium carrots, thinly sliced

2 small onions, sliced into rings

1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

Method 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; transfer to an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish.

Cover and bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Yield: 9 servings.