Great Depression Casserole
This budget-friendly pork and bean casserole will take you back in time to the 1930s.
During the Great Depression, bologna became a staple in the diets of many who couldn't afford other types of meat. This Great Depression Casserole is a budget-friendly recipe that still tastes great today! With bacon, pork and beans, bologna, Cheddar cheese and more, this deliciously-easy casserole is full of savory and delicious flavors the whole family will love. Just because it doesn't cost a lot to make, doesn't make this casserole any less tasty! This is definitely a good old recipe that should stick around for a while.
Serves8
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time35 min
Difficulty LevelEasy
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans (undrained)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chili with beans
- 1 1/2 pound bologna, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Great Depression Casserole
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-quart deep baking dish.
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In a large deep skillet over medium high heat, cook bacon until it is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic and continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to turn translucent. Add the bologna and cook for 5 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Stir in pork and beans and chili.
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Pour mixture into the baking dish, top with the cheese and bake for 20 minutes until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
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Seth
Sep 16, 2018
This is a good, filling meal suitable for family members of all ages. It's also super simple to make so it does not take much time at all to put dinner on the table. I added some chopped fresh chili for extra flavor and, with a fresh salad, it was a pleasant meal.

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