Ingredients:

• 24oz fresh okra (usually 2 12oz containers), ends removed and chopped into 1/2 inch thick rounds
• 1 c fresh tomatoes, chopped 
• 1/2 medium white onion, sliced
• 4 bacon slices (original cut)
• 1/2 c chicken stock
• 1/2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• salt + pepper 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Heat cast iron skillet to medium heat on the stove and cook the bacon all the way through. Remove the bacon and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet. 
3. Add onions to the skillet and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Then, add the okra and cook for about 5 minutes, the okra will be softening and slightly browned. 
4. Turn down the heat of the skillet to medium-low, add the chicken stock and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
5. Top the okra with the cheese and crumble the bacon on top. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. 

*This recipe works best in a 12 inch cast iron skillet. If you do not want to use a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular skillet and transfer the okra to an oven-safe dish after step 4, then add the cheese and bacon and bake.