Quick Gratin of Beans and Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 large thickly sliced onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 6 slices smoked bacon

• 2 (400 g) cans haricot beans
• 200 g creme fraiche
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C.

2. 2

   pour oil into a shallow pan and cook the onions till soft and golden.

3. 3

   stir thyme into the onions and cut bacon into short pieces and add to the pan, stirring occasionally until pale gold and fragrant.

4. 4

   drain the beans and rinse under cold water.

5. 5

   tip into the onion mix and add the creme fraiche and stir till bubbling.

6. 6

   check the seasoning, you will probably need both salt and pepper.

7. 7

   transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle parmesan over the top. Bake for approximately 30 mins or until top is crisp and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.