Best 5 Baked Beans For The Crowd By Freda Recipes

**Baked Beans for a Crowd: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Baked beans are a classic dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any other gathering. This versatile dish can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a favorite among both adults and children. Whether you prefer a sweet, savory, or spicy flavor profile, there is a baked bean recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. With the right combination of ingredients and cooking techniques, you can create a delicious and memorable baked bean dish that will be the star of any occasion. From traditional baked beans with bacon and molasses to unique variations featuring chorizo, chipotle peppers, or even coffee, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes to suit every palate. Get ready to explore the world of baked beans and discover new favorites that will become staples in your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED BEANS FOR A CROWD

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This easy recipe uses canned beans and adds hamburger, bacon and brown sugar for a premium recipe for Baked Beans for a Crowd of 100.

Provided by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Categories Side Dish

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7 pounds Bush's original baked beans
1 3/4 pound Bush's maple bacon baked beans
4 pounds Red kidney beans
4 pounds Baby butter beans
4 pounds hamburger (browned)
2 cups onion (chopped)
2 pounds bacon (about 3 cups cooked & chopped)
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 cups ketchup (or a 20 ounce bottle)
1/4 cup mustard

Steps:

Brown hamburger and onions, drain well.
Cook bacon, drain well and chop.
Grease a 20 quart roaster very well, apply extra coats to the corners.
Pour meat and beans into roaster. Add remaining ingredients on top and stir well with a long handled wooden spoon.
Set to 300°F and bake in the roaster for 3 to 4 hours. Stir every hour and keep the lid on as much as possible. Turn to keep warm when the flavors have baked together well. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 368 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY BAKED BEANS

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
Four 14-ounce cans pork and beans
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the drippings, and drain it on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
Add the onion to the pan with the bacon drippings and saute until softened, a couple minutes. Stir in the beans, molasses, brown sugar, mustard and crumbled bacon, and mix well.
Pour the beans into a 3-quart casserole and bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes.

EASY BAKED BEANS

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My family enjoys this easy baked beans recipe with cornbread, but it also rounds out any cookout. Canned pork and beans make meal prep quick. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup cola
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons ground mustard

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EASY BAKED BEANS FOR A CROWD

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Whenever I need a large pot of baked beans for a church pot luck or family dinner, this recipe fits the bill. They're so easy to do and you can make them a day ahead, they're even better the next day!

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can(s) bush's original baked beans, 117 ounce size, drained
1 pkg bacon, 12 to 16 ounce size
1 large onion, peeled and minced
1/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c ketchup
2 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp molasses

Steps:

1. Drain beans well and place in crock pot. Add minced onion and set aside.
2. Cut bacon into pieces and fry until crisp. Remove from grease and drain on paper towel. Add to beans. Add remaining ingredients and gently stir to mix well.
3. Turn crock pot on low and simmer for 3 to 4 hours until desired consistency.

THE BEST BARBECUE BAKED BEANS

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It's not a real barbecue until a dish of baked beans shows up! While there are many different versions and many different techniques, I'm here to tell you that these are the best. These are the tastiest, most satisfying, the easiest, and the meatiest. They not only make a great side dish, but if the budget's a little tight, these will absolutely work as a main course. Sprinkle the top with sliced green onion if you like.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Baked Beans

Time 11h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 pound dried red beans
3 quarts water
1 bay leaf
1 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups reserved bean cooking liquid
6 slices thick-cut bacon

Steps:

Add dry beans to a bowl, cover with water, and let soak for 8 hours, or overnight.
Drain beans and transfer to a large pot filled with 3 quarts of cold, fresh water. Add bay leaf, pork shoulder, and onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir. Skim off foam if desired. Let simmer until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
While beans simmer, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside until needed.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Transfer tender bean mixture to a deep, 15x10-inch baking dish using a spider strainer. Pour in barbecue sauce mixture and 2 ½ cups of the bean cooking liquid. Place bacon slices on top.
Bake uncovered in the center of the preheated oven until the liquids have reduced into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 995.3 mg

Tips:

To save time, use canned baked beans. You can also use dried beans, but they will need to be soaked and cooked before using.
For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the beans.
To make the beans sweeter, add a little brown sugar or maple syrup.
To add a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Serve the beans with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic dish that is perfect for a crowd. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best baked beans that everyone will love.