1 (15-ounce) can Cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sweet, white onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced pimentos (from a jar)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper (chili) flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Crackers for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about three minutes.
Stir in the pimentos, paprika, beans, thyme, chili and salt. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mash the mixture with a potato masher roughly until only half the beans remain whole.
Serve warm with crackers. You may prepare the crackers for guests, or serve the beans in a small crock to keep them warm and allow guests to prepare their own crackers.