Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

Yield: 6 servings

A deliciously cheesy appetizer that's paired with crostinis or chips for the ultimate appetizer!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
5-6 peeled San Marzano tomatoes (from a 28-ounce jar)
½ cup jarred marinara sauce
2 tablespoon tomato paste with Italian herbs
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
2 (15 ounce) cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups of fresh mozzarella, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

Crostinis for dipping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat your olive oil on medium-high on the stovetop.
Place the sliced garlic cloves in the heated oil to fry until golden brown. Turn the heat down to medium-low so as not to burn them.
Add the tomatoes and crush with a potato masher. Add the marinara, tomato paste, and seasonings to the crushed tomatoes. Stir, and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
Add the beans and stir them into the tomato sauce. Cook for several minutes more.
Evenly top the dip with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden in several spots. If you would like it to be more golden, place it under your broiler for 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately with your crostinis (if desired) and enjoy.

Notes

Optional:

Crostinis for serving, toasted (450 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes)

Cheese Pro-Tip:

Buy the block of cheese and shred by hand to get the cheese strands when you dip. The bagged cheese has a preservative on it that doesn’t allow it to melt as well.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 354mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 11g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.