This recipe is from Good and Cheap.
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My Dad is a man of simple tastes. Not that he likes things boring! He always chided my sisters and I for getting “just pepperoni” on our pizza when we were kids. What sort of lunatics don’t get olives and peppers and mushrooms? Well, my sisters and I obviously. BUT the truth is that the easiest way to please him was to simply make him a grilled cheese sandwich. And man, if you thought to put some spicy mustard, pickled jalapeños or olives in it. WELL, clearly there was a culinary GOD in the house. This recipe is what my Dad considers the most satisfying, bang for your buck and for your time. That is, if you don’t have a daughter around to cajole into making you a grilled cheese sandwich. That’s always plan A of course. Love you Dad!
My Dad's Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tsp chipotle chile sauce en adobo (or any chile sauce
- 2 cans baked beans (27 oz)
- 2 Tbsp mustard
- 2 Tbsp molasses or brown sugar
Instructions
- If you're using the chipotle en adobo, chop it finely to be sure the spice will be evenly distributed.
- Mix all the ingredients into a pot and heat on the stove until the beans are warmed through. Give it a stir and serve. Or do it all in the microwave, it works just as well!
- Serve with rice, or just in a bowl. For an English-style breakfast, try spreading the beans over toast. Or throw them into a burrito, or scramble them with eggs, or stir-fry with onions and bell pepper.