White Bean Casserole Recipe
This White Bean Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines crusty bread, fire-roasted tomatoes, cannellini beans, and gooey cheese for a comforting meal that’s easy to make.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Bread Cubes:
- 8 oz crusty bread, cut into 1″ cubes
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 14 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 14 oz can cannellini beans
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- Crushed red pepper and salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare bread cubes: Spread the bread onto a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble casserole: Add the toasted bread to a 9 x 12 casserole dish. Combine with tomatoes, cannellini beans, red onion, garlic, and oregano. Stir until mixed.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle with mozzarella and Pecorino Romano.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish: Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with additional herbs or veggies for added flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: White Bean Casserole, Vegetarian Casserole, Italian Casserole, Bean Casserole