Canned baked beans and sweet potatoes is a cheap weeknight dinner that is so easy to make. All you have to do is jazz up a can of beans, bake some potatoes and dig in.
Of course, you can always use homemade baked beans, but I promise canned beans work amazing in this delicious dinner idea.
Super easy baked beans and sweet potato recipe made with a can of beans. A hearty, fiber-filled meal that is budget-friendly.
I am always on the lookout for easy weeknight meals. Trying to save money these days at the grocery store is becoming a challenge for sure. This potato and baked beans recipe is a winner.
Sweet potatoes are in a league of their own. They are a powerhouse of nutrition. You can use them in so many creative ways from mashed to baked, and even in baking too. Always a hit on the holiday table.
If you love scalloped potatoes, you need to give this au gratin recipe a try. Love baked potatoes? These stuffed jacket potatoes are out of this world.
Baked Potato With Beans
This quick and cozy canned bean recipe uses simple and affordable ingredients. Be sure to read the suggestions and recipe tips below.
- can of baked beans
- diced onion
- olive oil
- sweet potatoes
Easy Canned Baked Beans And Sweet Potatoes
I love the fact you can turn a can of baked beans into such a delicious creation. The sweet potato compliments the flavour of the beans so well in this nutritious meal. If you need a vegan version, no problem, just use canned beans without pork.
This is an easy meal, and you can bake the beans and potatoes at the same time. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Wash the sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes.
- Sauté the onion in a pan.
- Add the can of beans and bake along with the potatoes.
- Scoop out the creamy sweet potatoes into a bowl.
- Top with the baked beans and dig in.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Canned baked beans of any flavour will work. Tomato based, maple flavoured, molasses or our favourite campfire beans with Canadian whiskey. If you need a vegan option be sure to pick one with no pork.
- Onion can be white, red or yellow.
- Olive oil can be replaced with avocado oil, or any other cooking oil. Butter is a great too.
- Sweet potatoes can be replaced with russet, red, white or yellow potatoes. You could even bake mini potatoes too.
- Store any leftovers in a the fridge. Reheat in the oven until warm.
To save time, you can always prebake the potatoes. Just heat them up while the beans are baking.
These canned beans would also be the perfect topping on homemade fries or skillet potatoes. Great as part of a traditional English breakfast, and baked beans on toast.
Need a few more easy dinner ideas? Give these a try:
Quick Canned Beans And Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 14 ounces canned baked beans (any flavour)
- 18 ounces sweet potatoes ( 2 medium potatoes)
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Wash and pierce the potatoes, and place in the preheated oven. (I like to place them on a piece of foil). Bake for about 40 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, get the beans ready.
- Add the oil to a frying pan and heat to medium.
- Toss in the diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to brown.
- Combine the onions with the can of baked beans into an oven safe dish. Place the dish alongside the potatoes, and bake for about 30 minutes. The beans will be bubbling when they are done.
- Remove the potatoes and beans from the oven.
- Cut the potatoes in half, and scoop out the insides into serving bowls.
- Top the potatoes with the baked beans. Enjoy!
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