On a lazy Sunday morning, my hubby decided to surprise me with breakfast in bed!
It was so refreshing waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and crispy fried bacon.
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| BAKED BEANS AU-GRATIN OPEN SANDWICH |
My 5 year old happily comments on this …. “mumma, it is your holiday from the kitchen today. Dad and I will do all the cooking!” I was elated!! My little one seemed to be growing up so soon, I had mixed feelings of happiness, sadness and pride!
So, with the
help of my son, hubby put up the breakfast spread which consisted of freshly
brewed coffee, Ham and Baked Beans on Toast and crispy fried bacon on the
side!! Totally yummmm !! J
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We used the
canned Baked Beans. Baked beans are
known for their tangy sweetness, colour and buttery bean flavor. You can also
use kidney beans or white beans for this dish.
Baked Beans.
Ingredients:
1 can Baked
Beans
1 large
onion (finely chopped)
1 large tomato
(finely chopped)
2-3 green chilies
(finely chopped)
1 tbsp
crushed garlic
1 tsp Mixed
Herbs Seasoning
½ tsp Tabasco
sauce
2 tbsp Olive
oil
Handful of
finely chopped coriander for garnish
Method:
In a large
saucepan, add the Olive Oil, and once its heated, add the chillies and garlic.
Saute lightly.
Next, add
the onions and sauté till the onions turn brownish and the oil leaves the
sides.
Add the
tomatoes and cook the mixture till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
Now, add the
canned Baked Beans and give it a good stir. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the Tabasco
sauce and mix well.
Garnish with
chopped coriander.
Au Gratin Open Sandwich.
Method:
Lightly
toast the bread slices without using butter in a non-stick frying pan and keep
aside.
Spread butter
on one side of each bread slice.
Add a slice
of Ham and cheese to it. Top it up with the baked beans and spread evenly over
the bread slice.
Bake in a
pre-heated oven 350°f (160°c) for 7-8 minutes or till the cheese melts.
Serve hot.
My hubby
served it with freshly brewed coffee and crispy fried bacon on the side.
Utter bliss
!!
Now, the
only thing remaining is getting right back under the sheets for a mid-morning
snooze J J
