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Boston Baked Bean Gratin

3.6

(7)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
an 8-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
a pinch dried hot red pepper flakes
a 16-ounce can pink or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon vegetables oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a 7- to 8-inch flameproof skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir in tomatoes, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, beans, and salt to taste and simmer until liquid is thickened, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl stir together oil and mustard and add crumbs, tossing to combine ingredients well. Sprinkle crumbs over beans and broil about 4 inches from heat until topping is crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

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