Best 7 Fantabulously Easy Baked Beans Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful baked beans extravaganza! These hearty and comforting dishes are guaranteed to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. From traditional to innovative recipes, our comprehensive guide offers a symphony of flavors that will cater to every palate. Discover the classic baked beans, elevated with smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of tangy mustard. Indulge in the vegetarian delight of three-bean bake, where colorful beans, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs create a wholesome and satisfying meal. Experience the unique twist of chipotle baked beans, where a blend of smoky chipotle peppers, rich tomatoes, and earthy cumin create a captivating flavor profile. And for a taste of Tex-Mex, try our chili baked beans, a fiesta of spicy chili, savory ground beef, and a medley of beans, sure to ignite your taste buds. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a delightful baked beans adventure!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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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

1 pound dried navy beans
8 ounces thick cut bacon (, diced)
1 medium yellow onion (, finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

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

EASY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.

BAKED BEANS WITH BACON



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Full flavored and super easy, these Baked Beans with Bacon are so delicious that you'll want to serve them with every meal all year long! They only take a few ingredients, but are always a hit.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
4 (14-ounces each) cans Pork and Beans
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Dice the bacon, then add to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Add the onions to the pan with the bacon drippings and saute until translucent and soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the cooked onions and the bacon.
  • Pour the beans into a 3-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of recipe, Calories 456 calories, Sugar 20 g, Sodium 1482 mg, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 50 mg

EASY BAKED BEANS



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I have been making this for almost 40 years. The original recipe calls for all ketchup; it was my idea to make that half ketchup and half barbeque sauce. I do love spicy. I have never had a baked bean recipe that was this good and also this easy. Nobody will know you didn't spend all day on it.

Provided by melmsc1

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbeque sauce
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir pork and beans, brown sugar, ketchup, barbeque sauce, bacon, and dry mustard together in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes or so, until bacon fat is rendered throughout the beans mixture, 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 887.3 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

SYLVIA'S EASY BAKED BEANS



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One of my very dear friends shared this easy yet tasty "doctored up" beans recipe and I have relied on it for years. I usually like to use Bush's Maple Cured Beans in this. Sylvia used regular pork & beans when I first tasted it. Either way it is delicious.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (32 ounce) can baked beans
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 -4 slices bacon (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together except for the bacon strips.
  • Pour into a 9" square glass casserole (sprayed with nonstick baking spray) laying bacon strips on top if desired (I omit the bacon).
  • Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 659.2, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 7.4

SIMPLE BAKED BEANS



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This baked bean recipe uses canned beans instead of the dry type so it is quick and easy to prepare.

Provided by Brandi

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup chopped onions
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 slices bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix baked beans with pork, molasses, onions, brown sugar and ketchup together and put in a greased casserole dish. Top with bacon, cover and bake for 3 hours or until thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

Tips:

  • Ensure the beans are well-soaked beforehand: This helps reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: Combine different types of beans, such as pinto, kidney, and black beans, for a more flavorful dish.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: A blend of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic, adds depth of flavor to the beans.
  • Add some sweetness: A touch of molasses or brown sugar balances the savory flavors in the dish.
  • Cook the beans low and slow: This allows the flavors to develop and ensures that the beans are tender.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Baked beans are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a hearty side dish, these fantabulously easy baked beans are sure to satisfy. With their simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, they're a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. So next time you're craving a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try and experience the joy of homemade baked beans.

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