Best 3 Best Ever Baked Beans Recipes

**Baked beans, a classic comfort food dish, are a delicious and versatile dish perfect for any occasion.**

From hearty and smoky to sweet and tangy, these recipes offer a range of flavors to suit every taste. Whether you prefer a traditional baked beans recipe or something with a unique twist, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. With options for slow cooker, oven-baked, and even Instant Pot baked beans, there's a recipe for every kitchen and every cook. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with your loved ones.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST (AND EASIEST) BAKED BEANS EVER

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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

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can baked beans (I use Bush's)
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled (you can use more if you like)
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt

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.

CARLA'S BEST-EVER BAKED BEANS

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This is the only way I make my baked beans, and now it's the only way everyone that has ever eaten them makes their baked beans. I can't believe a similar recipe wasn't already published! Everyone loves these, and they are SOOO easy. Intead of a fresh chopped onion and green bell pepper, I use a frozen chopped red, green and yellow bell pepper and onion blend. I couldn't get it to recognize that igredient, so I just wrote 1 pepper and 1 onion... I keep the bell pepper and onion blend in my freezer at all times, and use them in a lot of dishes.

Provided by Cookingfor7

Categories Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped onion
1/4 lb lean ground beef
10 ounces ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (30 ounce) can pork and beans

Steps:

Brown hamburger.
Stir in onions and peppers, and cook until soft.
Mix in remaining ingredients.
Pour into baking dish and bake at 300 F for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 908, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 14.1, Protein 9.9

BEST EVER BAKED BEANS

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Make and share this Best Ever Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by meltedcountry

Categories Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 lb hot pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can campbell's pork and beans
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon guldens brown mustard

Steps:

In skillet, fry chopped onions until tender.
Add sausage and crumble while cooking.
Drain meat.
Add rest of ingredients.
Cover and bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes.
ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.1, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 1341, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 19.6, Protein 19.9

Tips:

Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful dish. Some good choices include pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, and navy beans.
Add some aromatics to the pot, such as onion, garlic, and celery. These will help to flavor the beans and make them more savory.
Use a good quality barbecue sauce. This is the key ingredient in baked beans, so don't skimp on it.
Cook the beans on low heat for at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to develop and the beans to become tender.
Serve the beans with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pot of baked beans that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try. You won't be disappointed!