Step 1

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel, crumble, and set aside.

Step 2

Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in beans, rosemary, bay leaf, and chicken stock. Reduce heat, simmer on low heat 5-7 minutes until slightly thicken. Remove bay leaf, discard. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Mix in bacon, garnish with cheese.