You are 20 minutes away from cheesy dinner heaven.

But sadly, my two kidsages 11 and fivehave yet to be bitten by the bean bug.

Im happy to report that it worked!

Beans, cheese, marinara, and pepperoni

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), and at least a cup of cheese.

I like shredded mozzarella or a pizza cheese blend.

Yes to Toppings

I encourage you to put your spin on the pizza beans.

Pizza beans in a red casserole

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Our favorite upgrade is pepperoni slices on top.

I likethe kind that makes a little pepperoni cupwhen you cook them.

Saueed broccoli rabe or spinach would also be a welcome addition.

Pizza beans in a red casserole dish

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Leftover pizza beans can be refrigerated for about a week.

They make an excellent lunch reheated and piled on a piece of garlic-rubbed toast.

easy garlic bread

a plate of garlic bread

Cheesy Bread