Red Beans & Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb bacon, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 1/2 cups whice rice
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons chili flakes
8 ounces ham steaks, diced
1 cup pitted green olives, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 slices swiss cheese

Preparation

Pre heat oven to 350. In a medium pan saute bacon until pieces are crisp not burnt. Remove and set aside on a paper towel. get rid of the bacon grease except 1 tablespoon.
Add the red beans and rice, saute. Mix together so rice and beans are coated with the bacon grease.Add chicken stock,salt,pepper,chili flakes and smoked paprika. Mix and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the diced ham and olives.
Transfer the mixture to a 6x6 or 6x9 baking disk.Cover with aluminum foil and put in oven for about 30-35 minutes.Top casserole with bacon and sliced swiss cheese and cook until cheese is melted.