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Cheesy beans on toast
Kid-friendlyOne pot

Cheesy beans on toast

The classic. Cheap, filling and every kid will eat it.

Time 6 min
EffortEasy
Per serving$1.53
Calories415 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Baked beans (can)2 cans
  • Whole wheat bread11 oz
  • Sharp cheddar2 oz

Also uses from the cupboard: table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Gluten, Milk.

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Nutrition per adult portion
415
calories
22g
protein
58g
carbs
8g
fat
13g
fiber

Estimated from typical ingredient values, counting a teaspoon of cooking oil for each portion. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Tip the baked beans into a small pan and warm over a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until hot. Don't let them boil hard or the sauce turns thin.2 cans baked beans
  2. Toast the bread while the beans heat.11 oz whole wheat bread
  3. Spoon the beans over the toast and grate a little cheese on top if you are using it.2 oz sharp cheddar
The trick that makes it

A splash of the bean sauce on the toast first stops it going soggy.

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