RED BEANS & RICE CASSEROLE

Red Beans & Rice Casserole image

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories Cajun

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.9, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 2090, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 44.2