Italian Baked Beans

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.
Yield 12-14 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Even people who aren't wild about baked beans enjoy this dish - it puts a new twist on an old summertime favorite. I received the recipe from my brother-in-law and use it often for gatherings. If I have lots of time, I cook the beans on low in a slow cooker - easy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook the pepperoni, green pepper and onion in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato paste, mushrooms, seasonings and beans; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes.
Even people who aren't wild about baked beans enjoy this dish - it puts a new twist on an old summertime favorite. I received the recipe from my brother-in-law and use it often for gatherings. If I have lots of time, I cook the beans on low in a slow cooker - easy and delicious!
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