High Protein Cheesy Baked Beans

Loaded with bold flavors and packed with protein, High Protein Cheesy Baked Beans is the ultimate comfort dish that’s both hearty and nutritious. This easy, oven-baked recipe combines tender navy and kidney beans with sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and fragrant garlic, all seasoned with Italian herbs and a touch of smoky paprika. Layered with a creamy blend of cheddar and low-fat cottage cheese, this dish emerges from the oven golden, bubbly, and irresistibly cheesy. Ready in just an hour, it’s a perfect choice for a family-friendly dinner, post-workout meal, or even a protein-rich side dish. Bonus: it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and easy to customize. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a well-rounded meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned navy beans
• 1 cup canned kidney beans
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans and canned kidney beans and set aside.

Step 3

Chop the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic cloves finely.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the drained beans, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together, then remove from heat.

Step 9

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and low-fat cottage cheese.

Step 10

In a baking dish, spread half of the bean mixture, followed by half of the cheese mixture.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining bean mixture and cheese mixture, creating layers.

Step 12

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 14

Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1548.3 grams (1548.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1941

Total Fat 70.90g	91%
Saturated Fat 27.20g	136%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.80g
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 4946mg	215%
Total Carbohydrate 218.30g	79%
Dietary Fiber 51.80g	185%
Total Sugars 35.00g
Protein 111.50g	223%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1233mg	95%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 4502mg	96%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.6%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 44.6%