Best 12 Bean With Bacon Recipes

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Indulge in the harmony of flavors with our curated collection of bean and bacon recipes. From the hearty classic Baked Beans with Bacon to the savory One Pot Beans and Bacon, our selection offers a delightful variety. Embark on a culinary journey with our Southern-style Green Beans and Bacon, a vibrant combination of flavors. For a taste of rustic charm, try our Skillet Beans and Bacon, a one-pan wonder that brings convenience and taste together. Explore the smoky goodness of our Bacon and Cannellini Bean Soup, a comforting and flavorful meal. And for a hearty and satisfying dish, our Ham and Bean Soup with Bacon is sure to warm your soul. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the perfect balance between the smoky richness of bacon and the earthy goodness of beans.

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BAKED BEANS WITH BACON



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A couple slices of bacon add just the right amount of richness to this sweet-and-savory side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8; Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices bacon, halved crosswise (4 ounces)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 to 3 cloves)
3 cans (each 15 ounces) navy beans or small white beans, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 sprigs thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a 2-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium, flipping occasionally, until some of the fat is rendered and bacon is browned in places, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, chicken broth, Worcestershire, and garlic. Stir in beans. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Transfer beans to Dutch oven and top with bacon and thyme. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until liquid has thickened and bacon is brown, about 40 minutes more. Let sit 5 minutes; mix well before serving.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.

Provided by Susan Prestel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ½ cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
sea salt to taste
3 slices smoked bacon, cut into small strips, or to taste
4 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BACON BAKED BEANS



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I doctor up canned baked beans with apple and brown sugar to make them sticky and sweet. This is the easiest recipe to make.

Provided by Dana

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bacon
2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans
1 onion, diced
¼ cup yellow mustard
¾ cup ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook bacon in a large skillet or in the microwave until much of the grease has been released, but the bacon is still flexible. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • In a 9 inch square baking dish, stir together the baked beans, onion, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar and apple. Top with slices of bacon.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and beans are bubbling hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 893.1 mg, Sugar 34.2 g

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COWBOY BACON BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups dry pinto beans
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
2 whole green bell peppers, diced
1 whole onion, diced
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder, optional
2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
2 teaspoons black pepper, more to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Set aside.
  • In a heavy pot (cast iron), saute the bacon pieces until halfway cooked and the fat is rendered. Add the green peppers and onions to the pot and cook until starting to get brown, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and then add the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer, place on the lid and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick 3 to 4 hours.

BEAN WITH BACON SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Great Northern white beans
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pick through the beans, then rinse and drain them. Put them in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak overnight.
  • Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the chicken stock and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • While the beans are simmering, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add half the bacon to the beans, reserving the rest for garnish.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the carrots, celery and onions. Season with some salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.
  • Using a slotted spoon, add the vegetables to the beans. Add the bay leaves and give it a good stir. Taste to check if it needs any additional seasoning. Simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

BEAN WITH BACON



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A great winter soup.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 2h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
9 cups water
1 pound bacon
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
⅓ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Boil the beans in 9 cups of the water and then let sit for one hour. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the bacon to your desired texture (it can be soft or crisp, whatever you prefer) and drain except for 1/4 cup grease. Coarsely chop the bacon.
  • Add the onions and celery to the reserved grease and bacon and saute until soft, do not drain. Add the chicken base or cubes, 4 cups water, beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cloves, and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with their juice. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 19.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 987.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

BAKED BEANS WITH GROUND BEEF AND BACON



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Make and share this Baked Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices bacon, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained (I sometimes substitute butter beans)
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans

Steps:

  • Saute bacon, onion, celery and ground beef.
  • Drain off grease and add rest of ingredients.
  • Pour into large casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 793.3, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 16.2, Protein 13.1

BEAN AND BACON SOUP



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Make and share this Bean and Bacon Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bangbang

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried navy beans (Soaked in water overnight or quick soak method)
6 slices bacon, from butcher chopped in pieces (thick slices)
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup choppeed onion
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups beef stock
celery salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in soup pot till browned but still limp.
  • Remove bacon from pan and reserve two tablespoons bacon fat.
  • Cook carrots,onions, and celery in bacon fat over medium heat till soft.
  • add beans and broth to soup pot with bacon and veggies.
  • Bring to boil and turn heat down to simmer for 1/1/2 hours.
  • Season with celery salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.7, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 731.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 28.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 37.1

BLACK BEANS WITH BACON



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The Brazilian answer to baked beans!!! It is delicious when served as a sidedish with meat, but you can also make it a main dish and hand some rice with it!

Provided by Marlies Monika

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 13h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package dry black beans
2 ½ quarts water
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tomato, cubed
1 carrot, cubed
½ pound bacon strips, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 12 hours, or overnight.
  • Add 2 1/2 quarts water to the beans, or enough to fill pressure cooker about 2/3 full. Cover, and cook 30 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the garlic and onion until tender. Stir in the tomato and carrot. Cook about 5 minutes, and mix in the bacon. Cook and stir until bacon is crisp and evenly browned.
  • Mix the vegetable and bacon mixture into the pressure cooker with the black beans. Cover, and continue cooking approximately 10 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Garnish with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BEAN AND BACON SOUP



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This bean and bacon soup has been on our menu for about 25 years. Customers tell us they love its flavor. A clear chicken broth makes it different from other bean soups. -Robert Doumas, Gaylord, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy beans
2 quarts chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, beans, parsley, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and beans are tender. Stir in bacon. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beans: Select dry beans that are fresh and free from blemishes. Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Enhance Flavor with Aromatics: Add aromatics like onions, garlic, celery, and carrots to the pot while cooking the beans. These ingredients impart a rich flavor and depth to the dish.
  • Season Wisely: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and herbs like thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves to season the beans. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed throughout the cooking process.
  • Cook Beans Thoroughly: Ensure that the beans are cooked until tender but not mushy. Overcooking can result in a bland and mushy texture.
  • Use High-Quality Bacon: Opt for thick-cut bacon with good marbling for a more flavorful and satisfying result.
  • Render Bacon Fat Properly: Cook the bacon slowly over medium heat until crispy and golden brown. This process allows the fat to render out and imparts a delicious smoky flavor to the dish.
  • Deglaze the Pan: After cooking the bacon, deglaze the pan with a small amount of water or broth to dissolve any browned bits and enhance the flavor of the sauce.
  • Simmer for Rich Flavor: Simmer the beans and bacon together for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Accompany the beans and bacon with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

These delectable bean and bacon recipes offer a delightful culinary experience, blending the heartiness of beans with the savory richness of bacon. Whether you prefer a classic Southern-style dish or a more modern take with added vegetables or spices, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. With careful selection of ingredients, attention to cooking techniques, and a touch of patience, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious combination of beans and bacon.

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