Red Beans & Rice Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Way beyond the zest express, if you like Cajun, come and get it! Ingredients:
1/4 lb bacon, chopped |
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained |
1 1/2 cups whice rice |
2 1/2 cups chicken stock |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
2 teaspoons chili flakes |
8 ounces ham steaks, diced |
1 cup pitted green olives, chopped |
1 teaspoon smoked paprika |
6 slices swiss cheese |
Directions:
1. Pre heat oven to 350. In a medium pan saute bacon until pieces are crisp not burnt. Remove and set aside on a paper towel. get rid of the bacon grease except 1 tablespoon.
2. Add the red beans and rice, saute. Mix together so rice and beans are coated with the bacon grease.Add chicken stock,salt,pepper,chili flakes and smoked paprika. Mix and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the diced ham and olives.
3. Transfer the mixture to a 6x6 or 6x9 baking disk.Cover with aluminum foil and put in oven for about 30-35 minutes.Top casserole with bacon and sliced swiss cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
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