Easy Cheesy Baked Beans

Rebekah Kuk

A fast meal that uses pantry staples and soaked beans to create a healthy, comforting dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

If you want to use soaked beans, be sure to soak them the night before and cook them ahead of making this recipe. 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 cups cooked white cannellini beans (2 15 oz. cans)
1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
8 oz. cheese I used a variety; cheddar, mozzarella, and/or Parmesan would all work well
crusty sourdough bread, for serving
option add-ins: ground meat, sausage, or fried eggs

Preheat broiler to high. Chop onions and garlic and saute (along with meat, if using) in an ovenproof skillet until soft, about 5 minutes (10 minutes if cooking meat).
Add oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper and stir for one minute. Stir in beans and tomatoes. Gently break up the tomatoes with your spatula. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
While beans are cooking, grate cheese. Sprinkle over top of beans. Cook under broiler for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
If you plan to serve this with crusty sourdough and/or eggs, prepare those at this time. Serve with beans.

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