Description
Hearty Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake is a comforting, easy-to-make casserole featuring creamy white beans, tangy tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for dinner, this vegetarian-friendly bake offers a satisfying blend of protein and flavor, ready in under an hour and ideal for families or meal‑prep enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer 5‑7 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of smoked beef during step 3. This dish freezes well
- reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15‑20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Hearty Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake, white bean casserole, cheesy bean bake, tomato bean dinner, easy bean recipes, comfort food bake, vegetarian bean dinner, quick cheese bake, family friendly bean dish