Oven Baked Beans with Vegetarian Sausage
Delicious, thick and sweet baked bean casserole. Canned baked beans and a few extra ingredients make a hearty side dish for bbq plates, tailgating, holidays, cookouts and more. Vegan/Vegetarian. Makes 12 (1/2 cup) servings.
Servings 12
Calories 199kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 56 ounces canned baked beans 2 (28 ounce) cans labeled vegetarian or vegan
- 4 patties vegan breakfast sausage, crumbled = 1 cup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 Tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sausage patties according to package directions (microwave or skillet) until just browned. Crumble patties and set aside.
- Place canned beans (undrained), brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, crumbled sausage, and some salt and pepper in a casserole dish. Stir to combine.
- Bake, uncovered, until thickened and bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Store leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Adaptations: add in sautéed onion (1/4 cup) for extra flavor
- To make ahead (up to 2 days): assemble as instructed and refrigerate unbaked but covered tightly. Remove from fridge and let stand at room temperature while oven preheats. Bake as directed (adding a few minutes if needed).
- To reheat baked beans: reheat in the microwave until heated through, or warm on the stove-top. To reheat in the oven: cover and cook until heated through (10 to 15 minutes).
Nutrition
Serving: 1(1/2) cup | Calories: 199kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g