Bacon Tomato Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Tomato Casserole

• Egg Noodles
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dried Marjoram
• Dried Thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Stewed Tomatoes
• Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Bacon Tomato Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook 1 pound of noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook 6 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
4. In the reserved bacon drippings, sauté 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper and 1/2 cup chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon marjoram, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Stir in 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes, undrained.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the cooked noodles and half of the cooked bacon.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
9. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon.
10. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.