cheese-topped beans

noun

UK /tʃiːz tɒpt biːnz/

US /tʃiːz tɑːpt biːnz/

Beans with melted cheese on top.

We had cheese-topped beans on toast for lunch.

SYNONYMS

cheesy beans beans with cheese cheese-covered beans baked beans with cheese

RELATED WORDS

baked beans toast cheddar casserole comfort food

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick home-cooked meal of beans covered in grated cheese and grilled until bubbling.

She made cheese-topped beans for a fast dinner.

3. A side dish served with baked potatoes or fries.

The pub serves cheese-topped beans with its jacket potatoes.

4. A student-style cheap meal made from canned beans and cheese.

Cheese-topped beans got him through his first year at university.