Best 7 Family Baked Beans Recipes

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Baked beans, a dish deeply rooted in culinary traditions worldwide, holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. Be it the classic American version brimming with hearty beans, tangy sauce, and smoky bacon, or the comforting British take featuring succulent sausages and a rich tomato gravy, baked beans have stood the test of time, gracing tables across cultures. This diverse dish not only offers a symphony of flavors but also a versatile canvas for creative culinary interpretations. Join us on a delightful journey as we explore a collection of delectable baked bean recipes, each promising a unique gustatory experience. From the classic baked beans bursting with savory goodness to the vegetarian delight brimming with colorful vegetables, these recipes cater to every palate and dietary preference. Whether you seek a hearty main course or a delectable side dish, our comprehensive guide has you covered. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities that baked beans have to offer.

Recipes:

1. Classic American Baked Beans: A comforting and familiar dish, this recipe embodies the essence of American baked beans. Tender beans enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce, enriched with smoky bacon and a hint of molasses, create a harmonious balance of flavors.

2. British Baked Beans: Experience the delightful British rendition of baked beans, featuring succulent sausages nestled amidst a rich tomato gravy. Perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices, this dish delivers a savory and satisfying meal.

3. Vegetarian Baked Beans: Indulge in a wholesome and flavorful vegetarian take on baked beans. Colorful vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini, join forces with tender beans in a vibrant tomato sauce, resulting in a nutritious and satisfying dish.

4. Slow Cooker Baked Beans: Embrace the convenience of slow cooking with this hassle-free recipe. Simply combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is fall-apart tender beans infused with a symphony of flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

5. BBQ Baked Beans: Elevate your next barbecue with these tantalizing BBQ baked beans. Sweet, tangy, and smoky, these beans are infused with the irresistible flavors of your favorite barbecue sauce. Prepare to impress your guests with this finger-licking side dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FAMILY-FAVORITE BAKED BEANS



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Lea Ann Anderson TULSA, OKLAHOMA Here's a quick and easy recipe familiar to most at reunions and other large gatherings. The sweet and hearty dish includes three kinds of beans and plenty of beef and bacon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook bacon until crisp; drain., Return beef to the pan. Add the onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and molasses. Stir in the beans. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BAKED BEANS (A FAMILY RECIPE FROM CHEF PATRICK O'CONNELL)



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This recipe was passed down to Chef Patrick O'Connell from his Grandmother. Baking in an earthenware pot brings out the best flavor of this recipe. These beans may be served hot or at room temperature. Cooking time includes overnight soaking time.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beans

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb great northern bean
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place beans in a 2 quart saucepan & cover with cool water.
  • Soak overnight.
  • Drain the beans.
  • Cover with fresh salted water, and cook over medium heat until beans are just barely tender.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Stir sugar and bacon into beans with water and place in an oven-proof earthenware crock or bean pot.
  • Top with butter and bake, uncovered, in oven for 3 hours.
  • If top layer of beans begins to become too dry or begins to burn, cover pot with aluminum foil.
  • Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 1928.8, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 50, Protein 11.2

DEAN'S FAMILY REUNION BAKED BEANS



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Dean is the name that I was called as a kid growing up by the older generation of adults. Many of whom never realized that my actual name was Rose Mary. So when I added this recipe to my cookbook I named the recipe Dean's Family Reunion Baked Beans, so that they would know that this is the original recipe that I had been making...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 -5 lb lean ground beef
2 large onions, (2 cups) chopped
1/3 c liquid smoke
32 oz heinz catsup (my preference)
2 c dark molasses
18 oz barbeque sauce( i like sweet baby rays)
1 c prepared yellow mustard
3 c dark brown sugar
4 large bell peppers ( i use red & green)
1 lb smoked bacon slices
14 lb pork & beans, drained

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES F. Saute onions & bell peppers with lean ground beef until meat is browned in a large commercial- size pot. Drain any excess fat & liquid when meat mixture is cooked. Add meat mixture back into pot, & then add catsup, mustard, liquid smoke, molasses, Bar B Q sauce, brown sugar & DRAINED beans into pot, & simmer over low heat.
  • 2. With a large spoon stir to mix all the ingredients together. Continue to stir occassionally while cooking over low heat to prevent sticking. Let simmer uncovered, about 30 minutes .Then remove from heat.
  • 3. Precook all of the bacon partially in microwave. Then spray a large deep roasting pan or several 9 X 13 size pans with cooking spray, then pour beans into pans. Cover top of beans randomly with precooked bacon slices. Bake in preheated 325 degree F. oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until some of the liquid has baked off, and beans appear to have thickened.
  • 4. PLEASE NOTE: Oven temperatures vary so please check after 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy The Beefy Baked Beans recipe that I posted is somewhat similiar to this one but smaller in size, with a few slight variations.

FAMILY REUNION BAKED BEANS



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This is my Mother-in-Laws recipe. It has been handed down and has fed the family many time at the reunions and picnics.

Provided by Stephanie Newkirk

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 48 0z. jar(s) randalls great northern beans
1 med. onion, diced
1 lb lean bacon, cooked, drained and cut into pieces
1 1/2 c white sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a 1/2 deep baking sheet with foil. Lay the bacon on this and bake about 12 minutes or until cooked. Remove and drain on paper toweling and snip into pieces with kitchen sheers.
  • 2. While the bacon is cooking, empty the beans with their juice into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • 3. Chop the onion. Add to beans along with the sugar and garlic powder, folding gently into the beans.
  • 4. Adjust the oven heat down to 325 degrees. Add the bacon, gently folding into the beans.
  • 5. Bake, uncovered in a 325 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours. The bean juicy will thicken. These beans are on the sweet side....you may adjust the amount of sugar down but we love them this way with potato salad and chicken or pork!

FAMILY-STYLE BAKED BEANS



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My mother has been making these baked beans for more than 30 years. Whenever I serve them at cookouts or family gatherings, I receive many compliments. -Cathy Weidner, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish or bean pot. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FAMILY BAKED BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Side     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can kidney beans
1 can butter beans
1 med. can pork n beans
1 can baby lima beans
1/2 # bacon - cut in thirds
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 Tbl garlic salt
1 Tbl dry mustard
1 lg onion - sliced

Steps:

  • dump it all in a large pot and bake at 325 degrees for 3+ hours

FAMILY FAVORITE BAKED BEANS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (28-ounce) cans Bush's 'Country Style, Baked Beans with Bacon & Extra Brown Sugar, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans, drained (I used Van Camp's)
1/2 small onion, chopped, scant 1/2 cup
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/3 cup
1 tablespoon cooking oil, or bacon fat
1/4 to 1/3 cup K.C. Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup (I used Hunt's)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 or 2 drops liquid smoke, optional (I used Hickory)
1/3 cup crisply cooked and crumbled bacon (or packaged 'Real' bacon pieces)
Additional cooked bacon for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large non-stick saucepan set over medium heat, saute onion and bell pepper in about a tablespoon cooking oil or bacon fat just until onion is translucent. Add all remaining ingredients to the pot with the onion and bell pepper, stirring gently to combine. Heat until just warmed through (not boiling), stirring occasionally. (Watch carefully, the sugar might cause it to stick.) Pour warmed beans into an 11x7" casserole dish (or equivalent) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly, stirring once halfway through baking time. If desired, garnish top with additional cooked bacon pieces or whole strips during last 5 minutes of baking time. Remove from oven and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. (The beans will thicken more as they cool.)

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, soak the beans overnight before cooking. This also helps to reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the beans. This will give them plenty of room to expand.
  • Add some flavorful ingredients to the pot, such as onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and bacon. This will enhance the flavor of the beans.
  • Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of brown sugar or molasses for sweetness.
  • Bake the beans in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until they are tender and cooked through.
  • Serve the baked beans hot with your favorite side dishes, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great source of protein and fiber, and they can be made with a variety of different ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or smoky, there is a baked bean recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try.

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