Cheesy Pizza Bean Chili

This recipe is a twist on original chili, using some pizza ingredients to make it special. It’s perfect comfort food for these trying times. Cooks up fast and freezes great, so you can make a large batch and have it another night so you don’t have to cook!!

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz) Pizza Sauce
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 cans (15 oz) Black Beans or Red Kidney Beans
• 2 cups grated Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 lb (8 oz) sliced Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/3 cup Garlic Powder OR 3 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1/3 cup Dried Basil OR Fresh Basil
• Black Pepper to taste
• 1 cup Sliced Green/Yellow/Red Peppers (whichever you prefer!)
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 1 lb bag of Frozen Corn

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400F degrees

1. Rinse beans in colander (removes salt)
2. Saute onions, peppers and spices in oil in hot pan
3. Add corn and continue to saute
4. Add pizza sauce, water and cheddar. Stir well, turn off heat
5. Arrange mozzarella slices on top of mixture
6. Bake at 400F degrees for 30 min, or until cheese melts and is brown
7. Serve with bread or over rice to stretch for large family!!

FREEZES WELL!! Enjoy!

Suzy