Italian Baked Beans

Name: Italian Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Makes

12-14 servings

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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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

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.

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