BOSTON BAKED BEAN GRATIN

Boston Baked Bean Gratin image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
an 8-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
a pinch dried hot red pepper flakes
a 16-ounce can pink or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon vegetables oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

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.