Bean and Bacon Bake
If you are looking for a reliable casserole recipe, this Bean and Bacon Bake is one to keep: 6 ingredients, 9 simple steps, ready in roughly 10 minutes. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Cook 10 min
- Total 10 min
- Serves 8
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 Ea. (10–12 oz / 280–340 g) medium potato
- 6 Strips Bacon, cooked until crisp, or microwave ready fully cooked bacon
- 1 can (28 oz / 790 g) green beans
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- ?
Method
- Peel and dice the potato.
- Crumble crisp bacon into small pieces.
- Drain green beans, keeping ½ cup of the liquid.
- Put beans, bean juice, bacon, and potato in a microwave-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle onion powder and salt on top.
- Cover with clear wrap.
- Cook in microwave oven 5 minutes, stir, and cook another 5 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced almonds.
Tips for the best Bean and Bacon Bake
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 6 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
Serving ideas
Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.
Storage
Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does this Bean and Bacon Bake recipe serve?
As written it serves 8. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 8×2.
How long does Bean and Bacon Bake take to make?
About 10 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
What can I substitute for ea. (10–12 oz / 280–340 g) medium potato?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Bean and Bacon Bake recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 6 ingredients and 9 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Can I make Bean and Bacon Bake ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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