Best 8 Baked Beans Cajun Style Recipes

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**Baked Beans Cajun Style: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**

Baked beans are a classic comfort food, enjoyed by people of all ages. This Cajun-style version adds a unique and flavorful twist to the traditional dish, with a combination of spices and ingredients that create a rich and smoky flavor. The recipe uses dried beans, which are soaked and cooked until tender, then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with bacon, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a blend of Cajun spices. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. This article provides two variations of the recipe: one for a vegetarian version and one for a traditional version with bacon. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So, whether you're a fan of classic baked beans or looking for something new and exciting, this Cajun-style version is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST BAKED BEANS EVER



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You won't believe how good this baked beans recipe tastes. Serve the dish at your next BBQ or as a side for dinner this week.

Categories     comfort food     dinner     main dish     side dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon, halved
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
3 large cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans
3/4 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. distilled or cider vinegar
2 tsp. dry mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Fry bacon in large, deep sauté pan skillet until bacon has partially cooked and released about 1/4 cup drippings. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Add onions and peppers to drippings in pan and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add beans and remaining ingredients bring to a simmer. (If skillet is not large enough, add beans and heat to a simmer then transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients).
  • Pour flavored beans into a greased 13-by 9-inch (or similar size) ovenproof pan. Top with bacon, then bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.

CAJUN BAKED BEANS



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A simple side dish that's sure to be a hit at your next cookout.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 16-oz can(s) pork and beans
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/3 c ketchup
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp mustard
4 slice bacon, cut in half

Steps:

  • 1. In 1 1/2 quart casserole, combine beans, onion, ketchup, sugar and mustard.
  • 2. Top with bacon.
  • 3. Bake in preheated 350F oven for about 1 hour.
  • 4. Stir before serving.

CAJUN BAKED BEANS



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From New Iberia in southern Louisiana. If you don't want spicy, omit the chiles and adobo sauce. This is good with grilled or barbequed meat.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 lb) can pork and beans
1 large onion, sliced and ringed
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup ketchup
2 chipotle chiles, chopped
2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from chiles

Steps:

  • Partially cook the bacon (do not brown).
  • Mix beans, onion,sugar, dry mustard, bacon with drippings, ketchup, chiles and sauce into a greased casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered in a 325º F oven for 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 788.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 24.7, Protein 8.6

CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The sausage adds full flavor to the recipe, and traditional pork sausage lovers won't even notice that chicken sausage is used in this dish. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CAJUN RED BEANS



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Delicious red beans. Serve it over rice with some cornbread. Yum!

Provided by Tami Hanks Baughman

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 7h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried pinto beans
3 tablespoons bacon grease
¼ cup chopped salt pork
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch chipotle chile powder
½ pound smoked sausage, split in half and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
water as needed

Steps:

  • Place the pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak beans 15 minutes; drain and rinse.
  • Heat bacon grease in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir salt pork in hot grease for 1 minute. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, black pepper, and chipotle powder to salt pork; cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir smoked sausage, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme into salt pork mixture; cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir beans into sausage mixture and add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and transfer beans mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce to Low and cook until beans are tender, adding water as necessary, about 6 hours more.
  • Mash about 1/4 the beans against the side of the slow cooker crock with the back of a heavy spoon. Continue cooking on Low until beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 547 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CAJUN BARBECUE BEANS



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This recipe came from my sister-in-law and is a great side dish for any barbecue. Quick and easy to put together and you can adjust the heat to your liking. We like spicy so I use Stubb's Hot Barbecue sauce for this recipe.

Provided by PleasantNancy

Categories     Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (31 ounce) can pork and beans
6 tablespoons catsup
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet and pour off the grease.
  • Stir in the onion and bell pepper and saute.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a 2-quart casserole and add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Dish can be refrigerated at this point and baked when ready to serve.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE



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Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Provided by MIAMI BEACH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CAJUN BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Cajun Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elle watson

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 crockpot, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground chuck, crumbled
1 lb pork sausage, crumbled,i like hot but mild is ok (optional)
1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces (before cooking--partially freeze the bacon it is easier to cut up into small pieces)
1 medium onion, chopped coarse
8 -16 ounces mild cheddar cheese or 8 -16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (depending how cheesy you like it)
3 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
1/2-1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • brown bacon in large skillet.
  • -addonion before totally brown to saute' it.
  • then add sausage and ground chuck.
  • brown all the meat.
  • drain all grease off.
  • add pork n beans and all other ingredients (EXCEPT CHEESE) and cook on low until beans are cooked down.
  • add cheese right before serving.
  • you may keep the beans in a crock pot to keep them hot.
  • great to take to cookouts or church dinners as they keep really well and taste great.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help them to cook more evenly and will also reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful stock or broth to cook the beans. This will add depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Add plenty of seasonings to the beans, such as onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Simmer the beans for at least an hour, or until they are tender. The longer you simmer them, the more flavorful they will be.
  • Serve the beans with a side of cornbread, rice, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great source of protein and fiber. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a baked bean recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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