Quick Gratin Of Beans And Bacon Recipes

SPINACH & WHITE BEAN GRATIN WITH BACON

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
• 2. Add the broth, all the beans except 1/2 cup and the spinach. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Mash the 1/2 cup beans with a fork and mix them into the skillet.
• 3. Remove from heat, stir in the basil and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
• 4. Transfer to a greased 8x8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon over the top and serve with more Parmesan if desired.

BOSTON BAKED BEAN GRATIN

Steps:

• In a 7- to 8-inch flameproof skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir in tomatoes, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, beans, and salt to taste and simmer until liquid is thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• In a small bowl stir together oil and mustard and add crumbs, tossing to combine ingredients well. Sprinkle crumbs over beans and broil about 4 inches from heat until topping is crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

QUICK BAKED BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• In 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir bacon often until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove to paper towel and drain all but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat in pan.
• Add onions to pan and stir often until they begin to brown and stick to bottom of pan, 7 to 9 minutes.
• Add beans and their liquid, catsup, brown sugar, dry mustard,and cooked bacon; mix well.
• Pour into a shallow 3-quart casserole.
• Bake beans, uncovered, in a 350°F oven until they are bubbling in the center, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Serve hot.