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Lentil and Sausage Bake

A favorite casserole for all ages of kids. Makes great leftovers. 
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried lentils
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup lentil cooking liquid
  • 1 pkg 14 ounces Little smokies sausages I like beef
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 tbsp Worscestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ketchup (to taste)

Instructions

  • Rinse lentils.
  • Bring lentils to boil in 6 cups of water and simmer for 25 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile slice sausages, dice onion and saute them together on the stovetop until onion is translucent.
  • Drain lentils, being careful to reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. 
  • In 9x13 oiled baking dish, mix the drained lentils, the 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, sausage, onion, Worscestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and sides of dish are bubbly. 
  • Serve with ketchup.