Baked beans, a hearty and flavorful dish, is a perfect meal to warm your soul on a chilly day. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it pairs well with a variety of meats, vegetables, and breads. With its smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor, baked beans are a favorite among people of all ages. This article presents a collection of baked bean recipes, each with its own unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional baked beans made with canned beans and a simple sauce to more elaborate recipes featuring fresh or dried beans and a variety of seasonings, there's a baked bean recipe here for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that will satisfy your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BETTER BAKED BEANS
Tangy, sweet old fashioned baked beans, are made the easy way in this side dish. This is my grandma's favorite semi home-made recipe. She makes it every Thanksgiving, and we usually end up scraping the pan clean! Never any leftovers!
Provided by Diane Carman-Young
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the baked beans, onion, brown sugar, syrup, ketchup and mustard. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and lay strips of bacon across the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is browned and the beans have thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 557.7 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
BAKED BEANS DON'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS
These are my all-time favorite baked beans (and I've tried plenty). "It Don't Get any Better Than This".
Provided by Merlot
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry bacon.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- When cooled, break up into small pieces.
- In the bacon grease, cook ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink.
- Mix all the ingredients together, stir well.
- Pour in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Bake at 350 for about 1 hour.
- (You can use either all baked beans, all butter beans, or a combination).
- These are sweet baked beans. You may cut back or eliminate the brown sugar according to your tastes.
THE BEST (AND EASIEST) BAKED BEANS EVER
Looking for a baked bean recipe that's not the same old brown sugar and molasses mix? Well this is it...Whenever these beans make an appearance at a family potluck or BBQ they are gone before i get any!
Provided by deleteplease
Categories Beans
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, combine the baked beans, onion, bell pepper, and the bacon. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder and salt. Add cayenne if using.
- Cover and bake for one hour in the oven.
- You can uncover the second 1/2 hour if you like your beans on the thick side.
- I have also made these in the crock pot on high for 2-3 hours depending on how thick you like them.
OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS
Deliciously thick, sweet, smoky and savory, these from-scratch Old Fashioned Baked Beans are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories Side Dish
Time 12h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the dried beans in a pot of water covered by a few inches of water and let soak overnight. Drain the beans, place them back in the pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour, then drain, reserving the liquid. See NOTE.
- In a Dutch oven or other oven-proof pot fry the bacon until crispy then add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean water and the beans.Bring everything to a simmer for a minute or two to heat it up. In the meantime preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Transfer the Dutch oven with the lid on to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened, removing the lid during the last 20-30 minutes to help the sauce thicken. NOTE: If at any point during the cooking process too much liquid evaporates and the beans get dry, add a little more of the reserved bean water. The beans themselves can vary from batch to batch and you may end up either needing to add more liquid if the beans are too dry or you may need to bake the beans longer with the lid off if there is too much liquid. Adjust as needed.Add more salt the pepper to taste.Serve immediately or let cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- SLOW COOKER METHOD: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then pour everything into the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender. Open the lid for the last 30 minutes or longer until the sauce has thickened. If the beans are too thick at any point and too much liquid has evaporated, stir in a little extra water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1196 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BETTER THAN ICE CREAM BAKED BEANS
Four varieties of beans, crispy bacon, and Parmesan cheese are baked into a deliciously simple side dish everyone will enjoy.
Provided by CARISHERIDAN
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Mix bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour into a large baking dish; top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1309.6 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before using.
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften the beans and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Baked beans are a great way to use up leftover herbs and spices. Some popular seasonings for baked beans include brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and bacon.
- Cook the beans until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of beans you are using. Check the beans regularly and add more liquid if necessary.
- Serve the beans hot: Baked beans are best served hot, either as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a pot of baked beans that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try!
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