Baked Bean Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Lightly toast the bread.
3. 3
   Fry the onion in a little olive oil until just becoming golden.
4. 4
   Place the baked beans in a shallow ovenproof dish and stir in the onion.
5. 5
   For extra flavour and an additional kick to the beans, mix in a few good shakes of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
6. 6
   If these don't tickle your fancy, try some of the suggestions above, or add your own favourite twist.
7. 7
   Spread the toast with butter and cut each slice into 4 triangles.
8. 8
   Place buttered-side up on top of the beans, overlapping each piece until the surface is covered.
9. 9
   Scatter over the cheese and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.