Ham and Bean Casserole

Submitted by TishT

"This is a great way to use up some left over ham and cooked beans. Healthy too!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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)

directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium/high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until soft. Remove from heat.
2. (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.).
3. 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.
4. 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.