Great Depression Era Casserole #swpg 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. Serves 8. Preparation Time is 10 minutes, Cooking Time is 35 minutes. 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 Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-quart deep baking dish. 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. Pour mixture into the baking dish, top with the cheese and bake for 20 minutes until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted. During the Great Depression, many people couldn't afford meats like beef and chicken. So instead, bologna became a common staple. This casserole takes advantage of that by using bologna as the main ingredient. It might not sound that great, but by the time you add chili, cheddar, peppers, garlic, onions, and pork and beans, it becomes absolutely mouth-watering. Thanks for watching ! #swpg for more.