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Cheesy Bean Casserole

Kidney Bean Casserole is a simple, quick, meatless casserole using pantry items to keep this incredibly budget-friendly and easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Meme

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil avocado or olive oil
  • 3 cups diced onion about 2 onions
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans or black beans, drained and well-rinsed
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt added tomatoes one drained & one un-drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 ounces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion & bell pepper and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and chili powder if using. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring well.
  • Spoon the mixture into an 8 inch square baking dish or 4 individual baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!