The Adams
Boston baked bean & applewood bacon phyllo cup
Boston's own, in a crispy golden shell
The Story
John Adams, the second President, was a proud son of Massachusetts. A key architect of American independence, Adams was known for his sharp intellect, stubborn integrity, and love of New England traditions. Boston baked beans — slow-cooked with molasses and salt pork — were a staple of the colonial diet he grew up with. This phyllo cup pays homage to the hearty, no-nonsense flavors of his beloved Boston.
Ingredients
- 1 can Boston baked beans
- 4 strips applewood bacon
- Mini phyllo cups
- Fresh parsley
- Smoked paprika
Preparation
- 1.Cook bacon until crispy, crumble finely.
- 2.Warm beans and fold in bacon crumbles.
- 3.Fill phyllo cups with bean mixture.
- 4.Dust with smoked paprika and garnish with parsley.
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