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Easy 3-Ingredient Pizza Beans (The Ultimate Cheesy Casserole!)

A beautiful, cheesy serving of homemade Pizza Beans being enjoyed with a piece of crusty garlic bread for a family dinner.

An extremely simple and quick recipe for ‘Pizza Beans,’ a cheesy, saucy bean casserole. This easy, 3-ingredient (base) dish is made by combining canned white beans, jarred marinara sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese in a baking dish. The casserole is then baked for about 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted. The recipe is highly customizable and can be upgraded with your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni or crumbled sausage.

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini or butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups jarred marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or a pizza cheese blend
  • Optional Additions:
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Crumbled cooked sausage
  • Sliced red onions or banana peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a 2.5-quart casserole dish, combine the drained cannellini beans, the marinara sauce, and the shredded mozzarella cheese. If using, stir in the optional ricotta cheese.
  3. Stir everything together directly in the dish.
  4. If desired, arrange pepperoni slices or other toppings over the surface.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is completely melted.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving with focaccia, garlic bread, or a simple green salad.

Notes

  • This is an incredibly fast and easy ‘dump-and-bake’ recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight.
  • The dish is highly versatile and can be customized with any of your favorite pizza toppings.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for about a week and are excellent reheated and served on toast.