Pepperoni Pizza Baked Beans
This Pepperoni Pizza Baked Beans dish is bursting with bold flavors! A comforting fusion of hearty beans, melty mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Deep Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Sharp knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 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; no-salt added
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara/pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 5 ounce package mini pepperoni divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley finely minced for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the beans evenly.
- In a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat, combine the drained kidney beans, pinto beans, and petite diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to mix well.
- Add the pizza sauce, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper to the bean mixture. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Fold in about half of the mini pepperoni into the bean mixture to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Transfer the bean and pepperoni mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top, then arrange the remaining mini pepperoni on the cheese for a classic pizza look.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned at the edges.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with finely minced fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium and improve flavor.
- Watch the cheese closely while baking to prevent burning.
- Make ahead by preparing to the baking step and refrigerate up to 2 days; add extra bake time if cold.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheat nicely.
- Swap pepperoni and cheese for vegetarian or alternative options to suit dietary needs.