Cheesy Baked Bean Bakes

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 ['6'] 🏷 Side dish

These golden bakes feature a delicious cheesy and beany filling encased in a soft sandwich thin. Perfect for a speedy lunch, snack, or light dinner, they bake in about 10 minutes. This recipe yields six satisfying portions that can be enjoyed hot or cold, making them a versatile and family-friendly option for any time of day.

Cheesy Baked Bean Bakes

Ingredients

  • 6 soft sliced white or brown sandwich thins
  • 60 g reduced-fat mature Cheddar cheese (finely grated)
  • 200 g tin of 'no added sugar' baked beans in tomato sauce
  • 1 medium egg (beaten)

Method

  1. Set your oven to 180°C and prepare a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  2. Halve the sandwich thins. On a chopping board, distribute the grated cheese onto six of the halves, keeping a 1cm border clear.
  3. Spoon the baked beans evenly over the cheese on the six halves, again maintaining a 1cm gap from the edge.
  4. Brush beaten egg around the edges of these filled halves. Top each with a plain sandwich thin half. Press the centre down gently, then seal the edges by pressing and crimping them with a fork. Complete all six bakes.
  5. Transfer the bakes to your prepared tray. Brush them all over with the leftover egg. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until they turn golden brown.
  6. Take the bakes from the oven and move them to a cooling rack. They are suitable for serving hot or cold, though hot is recommended. Enjoy them on their own or with a side of your choosing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium880 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish
AuthorPinch of Nom