**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.
THE BEST BAKED BEANS EVER
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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