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Pepperoni Baked Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried navy beans
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 oz pepperoni slices, chopped
  • 10-oz can tomato soup (classic soup, not condensed)
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยบ F.
  2. In a large stockpot, add the beans and bay leaves. Cover with water. Boil for a few minutes and let them soak for 1 hour off the heat. Drain and rinse beans.
  3. Return beans and bay leaves to the stockpot, cover again with fresh water, and continue cooking for about 60 minutes on low heat.
  4. Meanwhile in a large saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions, cooking until soft. Add the chopped pepperoni and stir.
  5. When the beans are cooked, drain and add to the pepperoni mixture. Add the can of tomato soup and mix thoroughly.
  6. Pour into an ovenproof dish and bake for 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the surface has browned and the beans have thickened. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, burgers, or sausages.