Red Beans & Rice Casserole

Submitted by Tim_John

"Way beyond the zest express, if you like Cajun, come and get it!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

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.