Here’s a hearty, flavorful Bacon, Leek, Tomato, and Garlic Casserole — perfect for a cozy dinner or make-ahead meal 🥓🍅🧄
🥘 Bacon, Leek, Tomato & Garlic Casserole
Ingredients
- 6–8 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- Optional: ½ cup grated cheese (Parmesan or Gruyère)
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C)
- Grease a medium baking dish
- Cook bacon
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp
- Remove with a slotted spoon; leave 1–2 tsp bacon fat in pan
- Sauté leeks & garlic
- Add leeks to bacon fat (or olive oil)
- Cook 5–7 minutes until softened
- Add garlic, cook 1 more minute
- Combine
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened
- Assemble casserole
- Transfer leek-tomato mixture to baking dish
- Sprinkle cooked bacon on top
- Optional: top with grated cheese
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling and cheese is golden (if using)
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley
- Great with crusty bread, rice, or roasted potatoes
🍳 Tips & Variations
- Add chicken or sausage for extra protein
- Swap tomatoes for cherry tomatoes for a sweeter flavor
- Make it vegetarian by omitting bacon and using smoked paprika
- Leftovers taste great cold or reheated
If you want, I can make a shortcut 10-minute prep version or a one-pan stovetop version that’s just as flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
