Ham And Bean Casserole

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large cooking onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 3 cups cooked white pea beans
• 2 cups canned Italian tomatoes or 2 cups Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, diced
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup grated provolone cheese (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon basil (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)

1. In a nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium/high heat. Saute the onions and garlic until soft. Remove from heat.
2. (Note: If you are using Italian stewed tomatoes, change the cheese to the Provolone and add the basil & pepper. If you are using the Mexican stew tomatoes stay with the cheddar cheese.).
3. In a large bowl, combine the garlic/onion mixture with the ham, beans, tomatoes, cheese, basil & pepper. Spoon into a lightly greased 3 quart casserole dish.
4. Combine 1 Tbs olive oil, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley and spoon evenly over casserole. Bake in a preheated 350u0b0F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until topping is a light golden color.

olive oil, cooking onion, garlic, ham, beans, italian tomatoes, cheddar cheese, fresh breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, olive oil, provolone cheese, basil, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-bean-casserole-156018 (may not work)