Pepperoni Pizza Baked Beans
This Pepperoni Pizza Baked Beans dish is a delicious, hearty twist on comfort food!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
Beans & Sauce:
- 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1 cup pizza/marinara/pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 5-ounce package mini pepperoni divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley finely minced for garnishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans.
- Add the can of petite diced tomatoes (do not drain!) to the bowl.
- Pour in one cup of your favorite pizza or marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add half of the mini pepperoni package to the mixture and stir everything together.
- Fold in two cups of shredded mozzarella cheese into the bean mixture.
- Pour the entire mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mini pepperoni on top of your bean mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with finely minced fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat!
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.