Zesty Baked Beans
The scent of roasting green chile instantly transports me to a cool fall New Mexico day. For a month or two each fall the smoky perfume of roasted green chile fills the air in New Mexico making everything a little more appetizing and flavorful. This is why I started adding a little green chile to my baked beans. The subtle smokey, spicy and fruity hints are a natural flavor combination with beans. When I bring these easy beans to pot lucks and parties everyone raves asking me what I did to make them so wonderful.
No one will know what makes these beans taste so good unless you tell them. The green chiles are the real magic. Fresh roasted or frozen green chiles are even better if you can get them or happen to be visiting New Mexico in the fall.
Ingredients
1 can gourmet baked beans
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 Tablespoons catchup
4 ounces (1 can) chopped green chile
Directions
This is easy to double for pot lucks or parties and can be kept warm for hours in a slow cooker on low if desired.
Serves: 4
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Note
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We aren't usually dealing with food chemistry in these recipes since we aren't baking with leavening, etc., so feel free to use as much or as little of any suggested ingredient. Be creative and imaginative! Substitute the foods you like or have available for the ones in the recipes. And if you find something that turns out well for you, please share it with the rest of us.