Bacon Tomato Casserole Food

BACON TOMATO PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fill a large sauce pan 3/4 with water, add salt and bring it to a boil.
• Sauté bacon until crispy (around 10 minutes) remove from pan, blot with paper towel to remove grease and cut in chunks.
• Open can of tomatoes and add sugar and bacon and stir to combine. You may have to transfer it to a mixing bowl to fit all the bacon. I just keep it in the can.
• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• The water should have come to a boil. Add elbows and cook for 10 minutes. It's okay for it to be al dente. Drain and run cold water over them to stop from cooking further.
• Put a layer of tomato sauce on bottom of medium casserole dish.
• Add a layer of elbows and ladle some tomato sauce over them. Be generous.
• Tear the cheese into smaller pieces and place on top of sauce layer.
• Repeat layering, you will have at least 4 layers ending with cheese.
• Pour milk in until you can see it 1/2 way up the casserole dish.
• Bake covered for 30 minutes
• Uncover and bake for additional 30 minutes.
• Serve
• Smile
• Enjoy

BACON TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
• Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
• In the drippings, saute green pepper, onion, salt, marjoram, thyme and pepper for 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the noodles.
• Add half of the bacon.
• Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
• Top with cheese and remaining bacon.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BLT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until dry to the touch and slightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat starts to render and bacon browns, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl, reserving 3 Tbsp. fat.
• Whisk eggs, stock, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. bacon fat in a large bowl. Add bread and gently toss to combine. Add bacon and tomatoes and stir to combine. Let sit until bread has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Add lettuce to bread mixture and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a 13x9" baking dish and bake until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Brush surface with remaining 1 Tbsp. bacon fat, turn broiler on, and continue baking until tops of bread are glistening and well toasted, 3-5 minutes more. Garnish with chives, if using, and serve immediately.
• Do Ahead
• Bread can be dried out 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Bacon can be cooked 3 days ahead; cover and chill.

BACON AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, boil 3 quarts of water, when boiling add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon and saute until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate and remove 3/4 of the bacon fat from the pan. Add extra-virgin olive oil, onions, and red chili flakes. Cook until onions are translucent, add garlic, cook for 2 minutes then add tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, then deglaze with wine.
• Drain pasta and add to the tomato mixture pan. Add basil and bacon. Toss with Parmesan, and add salt and pepper, to taste.

BACON MUSHROOM TOMATO & CHEESE STRATA - BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
• Arrange bread cubes in casserole dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Beat together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and worcestershire sauce. Pour over the bread and cheese in the casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Bake uncovered for 1 Hour or until set. (cover if getting too brown on top).