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American-Style Bean Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole filled with beans and topped with a crunchy, cheesy crust. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱50 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound Juicy Ground BeefChoose 80% lean or higher for best results
- ●1 can (15 ounces) Canned Kidney BeansDrained and rinsed
- ●1 cup shredded American CheeseCan be substituted with cheddar or mozzarella
- ●1 cup French SproutsFresh or frozen, thawed
- ●1 cup Casserole-Style Bread CrumbsPanko or regular
- ●to taste SaltAdd as needed
- ●to taste Black PepperAdd as needed
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the kidney beans, cheese, and sprouts to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 6
Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the top is golden brown.
- 8
Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.