Ham and Bean Bake

 I saw this recipe on the Internet and couldn't wait to try it.  It did not disappoint.  It was really delicious.  It tasted kind of like funeral potatoes, but instead of potatoes, it has beans, so it is lower in carbs.  I've made it twice now in a month and will surely be making it again!

Ham and White Bean Bake

2 cans (15 oz each) white beans

1 can cream of chicken soup

2 cups sour cream

2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese

2 cups ham, cubed

 1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. thyme

1 T. olive oil

Kosher salt and ground pepper

Heat the oven to 350.  Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

In a large skillet, heat oil over med. heat.  Add onion and cook until soft and transluscent.  It will take about 8 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook another couple of minutes.

Drain 1 can of beans and add to the skillet.  With a potato masher, mash up the beans until mostly smooth.  Add the other can of beans with the liquid.  Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add soup, ham, sour cream, thyme, and half of the cheese.  Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

 Put into the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.  Bake until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the cheese is golden.  It should take about 40 minutes.  Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.