Bacon Parmesan And Bread Crumb Recipes

BAKED BEANS WITH SLAB BACON AND BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Drain beans and place in a large heavy pot along with halved onion, Parmesan rind (if using), halved head of garlic, bay leaves, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until brown and most of fat has rendered, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs or a slotted spoon.
• Add thinly sliced onion, shallot, thyme sprigs, and three-fourths of chopped garlic to pan drippings in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is starting to caramelize and is very soft, 10-15 minutes. Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and pluck out thyme sprigs.
• Preheat oven to 400°. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer beans to a large bowl and mix in bacon, onion mixture, thyme leaves, and 1 1/2-2 cups cooking liquid (this will be most of it; mixture should be consistency of stew); season with salt and pepper. Transfer beans to a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Mix breadcrumbs, oil, and remaining chopped garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Scatter over beans; bake until liquid is thickened and bubbling and crumbs are golden brown, 45-55 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
• Do ahead: Beans can be baked 5 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

BACON PARMESAN AND BREAD CRUMB

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180degrees Celsius.
• In a hot pan pan fry the bacon until crisp then lay on some Paper towels. Put the bacon on some new paper towels after it has cooled a bit.
• Make breadcrumbs with the bread slices in the food processor and place on baking tray with baking paper on it.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan together along with the black pepper.
• When the bacon is cool mix it in with the breadcrumbs.
• Place the tray in in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, tossing it every 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
• Store in an airtight container.