Best 7 Picnic Baked Bean Casserole Recipes

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Calling all picnic enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of summer gatherings – the Picnic Baked Bean Casserole. This hearty and flavorful casserole is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender beans, crisp vegetables, savory bacon, and a tantalizing blend of spices. It's a culinary masterpiece that will steal the show at any picnic or potluck, leaving your guests craving for more.

In this comprehensive guide, we've meticulously curated a selection of Picnic Baked Bean Casserole recipes that cater to every taste and dietary preference. Whether you're a traditionalist who cherishes the classic flavors or a culinary adventurer seeking a unique twist, we've got you covered. Our recipes range from the classic baked bean casserole, brimming with smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy ketchup, to innovative variations that incorporate unexpected ingredients like roasted red peppers, tangy feta cheese, or a hint of chipotle peppers for a touch of heat. We've also included a vegetarian version for those who prefer a meatless option, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this picnic delight.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
Two 16-ounce cans pork and beans
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
6 to 8 slices bacon, cut into pieces and cooked

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9- by 13- by 2-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef, onions and bell peppers. Add the pork and beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar to the mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the bacon over the top of the casserole. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

PICNIC BAKED BEANS



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I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned flavor and are a real crowd-pleaser. I like to make them for potlucks, picnics or as part of a summertime dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups dried navy beans
4 quarts cold water, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven with 2 qts. water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. , Drain and rinse. Return beans to Dutch oven; add remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. Drain and reserve liquid. , Transfer beans to an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish, add the remaining ingredients and 1-1/2 cups of reserved liquid; stir to combine. , Cover and bake at 300° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and reach desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved liquid as needed. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PICNIC BEAN CASSEROLE



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Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima beans have never been among my favorite foods. But I actually like them in this casserole, and their color brightens up the mixture. -Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima or butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, brown sugar and ketchup. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PICNIC BAKED BEANS



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These baked beans are a family favorite... over 30 years for I've been baking these beans for my family and friends. Over the years, so many have asked for my recipe, even my friend's friends have called me for the recipe. Many times I have made this Picnic Baked Beans dish a day ahead, letting the flavors enhance, resulting...

Provided by C P

Categories     Burgers

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 can(s) (15 ounce) van camp's pork & beans, drain juice out of one of the cans of beans
1 c heinz ketchup
1 c firmly del monte packed light brown sugar
1/2 c karo® dark corn syrup
2 Tbsp french's yellow mustard
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
4 pork chops, seasoned, cooked, and chopped in bite size pieces
1 lb bacon, cooked and drained, broken into bite size pieces
black pepper, to taste
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven 325°F degrees.
  • 2. In a large mixing combine and mixing together the pork & beans ketchup, brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, corn syrup, yellow mustard, onion and garlic.
  • 3. In a frying pan, place bacon in a single layer, cook on medium heat to your desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon on paper towels, set aside. Drain most of the bacon grease from pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Wait until the bacon has cooled and crumble with your hands.
  • 4. Add the season pork chops to the fry pan, cooking on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden on the outside, juices run clear and fork tender. Remove from fry pan, drain on paper towels. Wait until the pork chops have cooled, and cut up into little cubes.
  • 5. Add the bacon and pork chops to the bean mixture, and mix together and pour into a greased 2 ½ to 3 quart greased casserole. Place the bacon on top of the beans.
  • 6. Place casserole on a lined cookies sheet and place in pre heated oven. Bake at 325°F degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the beans are bubbly. Let rest to thicken a bit before serving.

CATHY J'S BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cathy J's Baked Bean Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuck Steak

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 qt casserole dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can pork & beans
1 can dark kidney bean, drained
1 can butter beans, drained
1/2 lb ground beef, browned (or more)
1/2 lb bacon, browned (or more)
1 large onion, sauteed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Mix together and bake for 1 hour at 325 to heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.2, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 1697.6, Carbohydrate 118.5, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 77.7, Protein 36.5

FIVE BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is a sweet and sour casserole with bacon and beans.

Provided by Joan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound bacon
2 cups chopped onion
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup cider vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Saute onion in bacon fat; add the brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and vinegar. Cook covered on low heat 20 minutes.
  • In a four quart baking dish, combine the bacon, onion mixture, butter beans, lima beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans and baked beans. Mix well, and bake covered for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and bake 30 to 45 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 953 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

CHURCH PICNIC BAKED BEANS



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Baked Beans with onions, green and red peppers and other tasty fixin's This recipe can be made in a conventional oven or a crock pot. If using the oven method cook for 2 hours. If cooking in the crock pot for 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.

Provided by tabasco0697

Categories     Beans

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 medium servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb 85% lean ground beef
4 (15 7/8 ounce) cans great northern beans
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce
1/2 cup granulated brown sugar
1 cup onion
1/2 cup green pepper
1/4 cup red pepper
7 slices bacon
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup water (If using the crock pot. If using the oven omit this step)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees (F) instructions for conventional oven.
  • Finely chop the onions, green peppers and red peppers.
  • drizzle olive oil in large deep skillet.
  • add the chopped vegetables and saute until slightly softened.
  • add the 85% lean ground beef to the slightly sauteed veggies and brown until no longer pink set aside.
  • slightly fry the 4 slices of bacon until it slightly starts to brown set aside.
  • in a large bowl add ketchup, hickory barbecue sauce, granulated brown sugar, dry ground mustard, 2 tablespoons honey and mix together well.
  • open the 4 cans of Great Northern Beans and rinse well.
  • Place all 4 cans in a 9 x 13 in baking dish.
  • Take the 85% lean ground beef mixture and mix well into the beans.
  • Pour the Ketchup mixture into the beans and mix well making sure all the beans and meat are covered with the saucesmall amount of bacon drippings (it should only be a small amount).
  • drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey over the top.
  • top with remaining 3 strips of bacon.
  • Cook at 300 degrees for 2 hours.
  • Remove bacon before serving.
  • If cooking in the crock pot follow steps for cooking the veggie mixture, meat mixture.
  • Cook bacon as directed above.
  • mix sauce as directed above.
  • Place the meat and veggie mixture and the ketchup mixture in the crock pot and mix well.
  • Place the remaining bacon on top of the beans and drizzle the bacon drippings.
  • Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey.
  • add the 1/4 cup water.
  • Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours and 3-4 hours on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 603.1, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 23.2, Protein 18.3

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, use bacon grease instead of butter to sauté the onions and bell pepper.
  • Add a cup of chopped cooked chicken or ground beef to the casserole for a heartier meal.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it overnight. Bake it the next day as directed.
  • Serve the casserole with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, or a side of cornbread.

Conclusion:

This picnic baked bean casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover baked beans. The casserole is packed with flavor from the bacon, onion, bell pepper, and baked beans. It is also very filling and satisfying. This recipe is a great option for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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