HAM AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Ham and Bean Casserole image

Provided by TishT

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large cooking onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups diced cooked ham
3 cups cooked white pea beans
2 cups canned Italian tomatoes or 2 cups Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, diced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup grated provolone cheese (optional)
1/2 teaspoon basil (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium/high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until soft. Remove from heat.
(Note: If you are using Italian stewed tomatoes, change the cheese to the Provolone and add the basil & pepper. If you are using the Mexican stew tomatoes stay with the cheddar cheese.).
In a large bowl, combine the garlic/onion mixture with the ham, beans, tomatoes, cheese, basil & pepper. Spoon into a lightly greased 3 quart casserole dish.
Combine 1 Tbs olive oil, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley and spoon evenly over casserole. Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 30-40 minutes, or until topping is a light golden color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 521.2, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.1