Divinely delicious, these Cheesy Baked Beans with Tomatoes require minimal prep and are ready in 20 minutes. Hearty, filling, and comforting this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal served with crusty bread and a simple salad on the side.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
3small shallotsfinely diced (about 1/3 cup); or 1 small onion
3clovesgarlicfinely sliced or minced
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
¼teaspooncrushed red pepperoptional
1 28-ozcan whole peeled tomatoes
1/2cupParmesan cheese,divided
314 ozcans cannellini beansdrained and rinsed
8ouncesfresh mozzarella cheesetorn into bite-size pieces
Toasted crusty breadfor serving
Optional Parsley Oil
3tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
3tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450ºF. Heat oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add shallots (or onion) and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, if using.
Stir in tomatoes, crushing them lightly with your hands. Bring to a simmer and cook until they break down and thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans and half of the parmesan cheese. Top mixture with remaining parmesan cheese and fresh mozzarella.
Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake until bubbly and cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 4 to 5 minutes. If necessary, broil for 2 to 3 minutes for a more golden top.
Prepare the parsley oil (if using): Mix chopped parsley leaves, lemon zest and juice, and olive in a small bowl. Serve cheesy baked beans hot from the oven drizzled with parsley oil and crusty bread on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
To Store: Leftovers of this cheesy baked beans with tomatoes will keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.If you have a lot of leftovers to reheat, place in a 350ºF oven for 20 minutes or until completely warmed through.