WINTER SQUASH & SAGE SAUSAGE CHILI
Category Winner: Everyday Easy
Camilla Saulsbury of Nacogdoches, Texas
Start to Finish: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings
1 lb. bulk sage sausage or your favorite sausage
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained
1 12-oz. pkg. frozen winter squash purée, thawed
1 cup chunky-style chipotle salsa or your favorite salsa
1 1/2 cups water
1 3.5-oz. pkg. herb-flavored goat cheese, crumbled
In a large saucepan cook sausage over medium heat until sausage is brown and no pink remains, stirring to break up meat; drain fat. Stir in drained beans, squash purée, salsa and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Top each serving with goat cheese.
