Transform your mealtime into a hearty, nostalgic treat with Cheese Beanos, the ultimate comfort food pairing of baked beans and melted cheddar cheese. This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly toasted bread with savory, spiced baked beans, all crowned with a luscious layer of gooey, golden-brown cheese. Whether as a satisfying lunch or a quick snack, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to choice for busy days. Customize it with a touch of butter for added richness, and season with salt and black pepper for depth of flavor. Serve these cheesy, bubbly slices hot from the oven for a comforting meal that's sure to please the whole family. Perfectly simple, endlessly satisfying, and packed with classic flavorβCheese Beanos will quickly become a kitchen favorite.
Preheat your oven to 200Β°C (400Β°F) or set your grill/broiler to high.
Grate the cheddar cheese and set it aside.
Heat the baked beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Stir in the salt and black pepper to taste.
Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Optionally, spread a thin layer of butter over the toast for added flavor.
Place the toasted bread on a baking tray and spoon the warmed baked beans evenly over each slice.
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese generously over the top of the beans on each slice of toast.
Place the tray under the grill/broiler or in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the tray from the oven. Allow the cheese beanos to cool for a minute before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting Cheese Beanos!
Calories |
1392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3297 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 892 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1693 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.