It’s funny how you can forget about recipes over the years and this is one of those which my mum always used to make which I had completely forgotten about until recently – I think it started off life as a bacon recipe card. I have made a few tweaks to this Mexican style dish, including adding baked beans instead of mixed beans which gives it greater “kid appeal” and also makes for a better sauce. The chillies in the dish give a gentle warmth that won’t put children off but if you wanted to pep things up then you could always add some of the chilli seeds!
Since re-discovering this dish we have had it almost every week as it is so quick and easy and relies on store-cupboard ingredients, bacon and a green pepper which most of us have in our fridges! I also keep a stock of fresh chillies in my freezer as they are so easy to use from frozen and can often be found reduced in the vegetable aisle!
Having a dish that the whole family likes is a real bonus as my family seem to have quite different tastes! This is my new fall back dish for when I haven’t had time to plan the evening meal and I need dinner in a hurry. I do hope you try my Spicy Bacon and Baked Bean Casserole as I’m sure you’ll be making it again and again like me!
- 1 Large onion, finely chopped
- 1 Green pepper, diced
- 3 Mixed chilli peppers, de-seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 210g Unsmoked back bacon, chopped
- 400g Tin chopped tomatoes
- 400g Tin baked beans
- Freshly ground pepper
- 75g Mature Cheddar, grated
- Fry the onion, green pepper and chillies in oil on a medium heat for about 8 minutes until softened.
- Add the bacon and fry until cooked.
- Add the tomatoes and baked beans, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Season with pepper.
- Transfer to an oven proof dish, sprinkle with grated Cheddar and brown under a grill.
- Serve with rice.
This recipe for Spicy Bacon & Bake Bean Casserole was previously published on Great British Chefs!
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plasterer bristol
27/02/2017 at 5:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
yum yum, this recipe sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing. Simon
plasterer bristol
27/02/2017 at 4:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yummy this was a great recipe. Thanks for posting. Simon
Amy Fidler
24/02/2017 at 8:06 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds and looks delicious x
Paul Wilson
05/07/2015 at 12:04 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks great.
Camilla
05/07/2015 at 3:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Paul:-)
Ursula Hunt
23/06/2015 at 11:06 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The spicy bacon adds a nice flavour to this dish
Camilla
23/06/2015 at 12:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Must make this again soon:-)
Ursula Hunt
25/05/2015 at 10:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Very tasty
tiggerific1973
24/05/2015 at 3:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Another fantastic recipe. My family love I have found this blog! 🙂
Camilla
25/05/2015 at 12:07 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw, thank you so much:-)
Heather Haigh
25/04/2015 at 10:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A great standby dish, and lovely flavour combinations.
kayleigh white
18/04/2015 at 1:03 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Now this looks so delicious – yet simple!
Maya Russell
18/12/2014 at 9:48 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks really healthy – with all those vegetables. Great.
Paul Wilson
25/11/2014 at 12:38 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks delicious.
Anne Dalzell
30/10/2014 at 10:43 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Another really well photographed, appealing recipe. Never lose your enthusiasm for this. x
Camilla
31/10/2014 at 10:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw, thank you Anne, what a lovely thing to say:-) I’ve been enthusiastic about cooking, food & nutrition ever since school so don’t see it going away any time soon:-)
Tracy Nixon
24/10/2014 at 7:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks delicious!
Abigail Cullen
01/10/2014 at 8:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love bacon and baked beans, what a great idea to add together as a recipe for a casserole.
Camilla
03/10/2014 at 10:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, they do work really well together;-)
Ursula Hunt
10/09/2014 at 2:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Very Hearty and filling meal
Florence Cross
26/08/2014 at 3:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a simple & delicious looking recipe. Well worth trying out.
Camilla
26/08/2014 at 10:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
William Gould
21/08/2014 at 3:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yum! I love beans and l this looks great for a quick and easy midweek meal!
Maddy
21/08/2014 at 11:25 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
(Don’t know if my comment went through.)
Was thinking of making it without bacon for veggie daughter. Has anyone tried it?
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 12:11 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I think it would be best with veggie bacon as otherwise would be lacking in flavour but I’ve not tried so maybe it would be OK?
Maddy
21/08/2014 at 11:23 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Could do this without the bacon for veggie daughter
Jayne T
16/08/2014 at 7:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fantastic recipe, perfect for a quick meal.
webkin
16/08/2014 at 5:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks lush. Have you ever tried Baked Bean pie….it’s something I love too. Baked beans with mushroom, onion, sausage in with mashed potato and a layer of cheese on top. My old auntie in the Forest of Dean used to make it and now we all seem to make it. I like it with a piece of naan bread to mop up the bean juice hehe.
This looks great. A nice quick bake. Going to give this a try as I think my fiance and I would love it.
Camilla
16/08/2014 at 11:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve not tried that but did make a raised sausage meat and baked bean pie at college once!
Laineyflo
16/08/2014 at 7:08 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great idea for a cheap family meal, I will have to try this one!
Sus Chalmers
15/08/2014 at 9:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love quick and easy comfort food so this is one to add to my to-try list for this winter – thanks
Camilla
15/08/2014 at 11:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, that’ll be next week then LOL:-)
Fiver Feeds
13/08/2014 at 10:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It looks delicious and very easy to make too 🙂
Camilla
13/08/2014 at 11:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is easy and delicious:-)
Geoff Clark
12/08/2014 at 2:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks like a tasty spicy dish and fairly easy to do
Ursula Hunt
08/08/2014 at 11:10 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
very tasty, loved by the family
Camilla
09/08/2014 at 10:26 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent, glad you all enjoyed it:-)
Kavey
08/08/2014 at 6:59 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Bacon makes everything better, right?
Camilla
09/08/2014 at 10:28 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really does Kavey:-)
Jo @ Jo's Kitchen
07/08/2014 at 2:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks lovely. I must make it for my boys 🙂
Ursula Hunt
07/08/2014 at 12:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
great colourful and nutritious dish
Camilla
07/08/2014 at 5:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, we love it:-)
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
07/08/2014 at 11:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds like a great store-cupboard meal. And brilliant that you found something quick that the whole family loves!
Camilla
07/08/2014 at 5:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, yes it’s such a bonus when everyone likes a dish:-)