Fun with a Can of Baked Beans

We keep a few cans of beans in the pantry in case we need a side dish for a simple meal. We almost never make the can plain, as sold. It's not that they're bad; they're quite good. It's more like gee, we could have fun with this. Let's make that can of beans into --

Denver (no omelet) Beans

1 can (28 oz.) Bush's original baked beans

Sautee ingredients:

green pepper

red bell pepper

red onion

Spices:

lemon pepper

cayenne pepper

cumin

white pepper

salt

smoky Tabasco sauce

minced garlic

Simmer beans in medium pan over low heat.

Saute peppers and onions in olive oil until soft. Add to simmering beans.

Add a dash of each spice to simmering beans.

Simmer until warmed through.

Serve with fresh chopped tomato on top to balance the spiciness.

Calico Beans

One can (28 oz.) Bush's original baked beans

One can (14 oz.) butter beans

Touch of brown sugar

Dash of balsamic vinegar

Mix both types of beans, sugar, and balsamic vinegar, and simmer in a medium pot until warm.

Beans and Weenies

Leftover beans, plain or either of the kinds above.

1 leftover hot dog, bratwurst, or any cooked sausage. Best if grilled.

Slice sausage. Mix into beans. Heat until warm. Serve for lunch or solo supper; a classic leftover.

This is one of Amigo's favorites. He makes it himself.

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