Navy Bean and Salt Cod Casserole


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Ingredients
- 1 can (2.84 L) Arctic Gardens Navy Beans , drained
- 1 cup (250 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (750 ml) milk
- 3 cups (750 ml) 15% cream
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 lbs (8 cups) salt cod
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) freshly chopped parsley
- 2 cups (500 ml) fresh bread, cubed
- 1 cup (250 ml) swiss cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Preparation
- Soak the salt cod in cold water for 2 days in the fridge, changing the water every day.
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add flour, mix well, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add milk and 15% cream, pepper, bay leaves and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cut the desalted cod into 1/4" cubes and add to sauce.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In 15 individual ramekins, add navy beans (150 g), cod in sauce (150 g), bread cubes (20 g), and grated cheese (10 g).
- Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.