SPINACH & WHITE BEAN GRATIN WITH BACON

SPINACH & WHITE BEAN GRATIN WITH BACON image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/3 c jarred roasted red peppers, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
coarse salt and fresh black pepper
1 c chicken broth
2 can(s) (14 oz.ea.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 c baby spinach, stems removed
1 Tbsp fresh chopped basil or rosemary
1 c grated parmesan cheese, divided, plus more for serving
3 slice bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
2. Add the broth, all the beans except 1/2 cup and the spinach. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Mash the 1/2 cup beans with a fork and mix them into the skillet.
3. Remove from heat, stir in the basil and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
4. Transfer to a greased 8x8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon over the top and serve with more Parmesan if desired.