Recipe of the day: Samp and beans bake

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Whether enjoyed as a main or a side, samp and beans bake brings warmth and tradition to your table.


Discover comfort in every bite with our recipe of the day: Samp and beans bake. This hearty South African classic transforms simple pantry staples into a wholesome, filling dish.

Slow-baked with a savoury blend of spices and vegetables, it’s perfect for family meals or gatherings.

Nourishing, budget-friendly, and easy to prepare, this bake delivers old-fashioned flavor and modern convenience.

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Serves: 6

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Ingredients

  • ½ onion, diced
  • 250g pack bacon Bits
  • 2 tins samp & beans
  • 1 tin baked beans
  • 5ml mixed dried herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100g cheese, grated

Method

  • Fry the onions until soft, then add the bacon bits. Fry until golden.
  • Add the samp and beans and the baked beans and heat through.
  • Season to taste.
  • Spoon into a baking dish.
  • Top with grated cheese and dried herbs and bake at 180C for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with green salad.

Recipe supplied by: Koo.co.za

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Samp and beans bake

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Discover comfort in every bite with our recipe of the day: Samp and beans bake. This hearty South African classic transforms simple pantry staples into a wholesome, filling dish.

Slow-baked with a savory blend of spices and vegetables, it’s perfect for family meals or gatherings. Nourishing, budget-friendly, and easy to prepare, this bake delivers old-fashioned flavor and modern convenience.

  • Author: KOO
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: cook
  • Cuisine: South African

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 250g pack bacon Bits
  • 2 tins samp & beans
  • 1 tin baked beans
  • 5ml mixed dried herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100g cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Fry the onions until soft, then add the bacon bits. Fry until golden.
  2. Add the samp and beans and the baked beans and heat through.
  3. Season to taste.
  4. Spoon into a baking dish.
  5. Top with grated cheese and dried herbs and bake at 180C for 20 minutes.
  6. Serve with green salad.

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