Recipes for Unopened Canned Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cans unopened baked beans
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
2. Add the cans of baked beans and diced tomatoes to the pot.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer the chili for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot with optional toppings, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 can unopened baked beans
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Chili powder for garnish
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Open the can of baked beans and drain the sauce.
2. In a food processor, combine the beans, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice.
3. Process until smooth, gradually adding olive oil.
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
6. Garnish with a sprinkle of chili powder and fresh parsley.
7. Serve with warm pita bread or vegetable sticks.

Ingredients

• unopened canned baked beans
• bacon
• potatoes
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2. 2. In the same skillet, add the diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and crispy.
3. 3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. 4. Stir in the unopened canned baked beans, cooked bacon, salt, and pepper. Heat until the beans are thoroughly heated.
5. 5. Serve hot as a delicious and filling breakfast or brunch dish.

Ingredients

• 1 can of expired baked beans
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the expired baked beans over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. This helps eliminate any potential bacteria.
2. In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté until they become tender.
4. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir well to combine.
5. Divide the heated baked beans evenly between two tortillas, spreading them evenly over half of each tortilla.
6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beans and top with the sautéed peppers and onions.
7. Fold the tortillas in half to cover the filling.
8. In a clean skillet, heat a tortilla over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
9. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 1 can of expired baked beans
• 8 ounces cooked sausages, sliced
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the expired baked beans, sliced sausages, cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
3. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
8. Serve warm as a main dish or as a side.