Beans for breakfast, beans for lunch....we just love beans. One of our favorite hearty breakfasts is made using refried beans, spread over toasted English muffins, topped with a few thin slices of ham, a slice of tomato, then thin slices of cheese. I usually heat up the beans and ham first so it gets nice and hot. Once assembled, it is baked at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts (I use my toaster oven). For fun, we alternate slices of Monterrey Jack and mild Cheddar. You have to cut it with a knife and fork to eat it, but you will not be hungry for at least 5 hours after eating this.
Everyone probably knows how to make beans, I use a few ham hocks, a sliced onion, and small red beans. When the beans have simmered 2 or 3 hours, and are nice and tender, remove the hocks and render the meat, smash a few beans against the side of the pot to thicken then, season with salt, a little vinegar, and hot sauce. Serve over pain white rice and make Jiffy cornbread (I use my toaster oven). Serve with additional hot sauce, and onions soaked in vinegar. You will feel full for the rest of the day!
This is a cool lemon from our tree.
