Best 3 Simple Baked Beans Recipes

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**Baked beans: a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion**

Baked beans are a classic dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great side dish for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the most common are beans, bacon, onions, brown sugar, and ketchup. There are many different recipes for baked beans, each with its own unique flavor. Some recipes call for slow-cooking the beans in a crock pot, while others call for baking them in the oven. No matter how you choose to make them, baked beans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. In this article, you'll find three delicious recipes for baked beans:

- Classic Baked Beans: This is the traditional recipe for baked beans, made with simple ingredients like beans, bacon, onions, brown sugar, and ketchup.
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans: This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Simply throw all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours.
- BBQ Baked Beans: These beans are packed with smoky flavor, thanks to the addition of barbecue sauce and smoked paprika. They're perfect for serving at your next summer cookout.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these hearty, flavorful baked beans.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SIMPLE MAPLE BAKED BEANS



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I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday party. I dressed up canned beans with maple syrup and a few other ingredients to produce this sweet, saucy version that tastes like homemade. They're so easy to fix that I rarely make baked beans from scratch anymore.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 to 1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook onion in oil until tender. Add the beans, mustard and garlic salt. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Add maple syrup; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SIMPLE BAKED BEANS II



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Has been described as soul food.

Provided by DOOPER

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ pound bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Add the onion and saute until tender. Drain excess oil, if desired. Stir in the beans, brown sugar, ketchup and mustard. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.6 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1540.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

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:

  • Choose the right beans: Navy beans, pinto beans, and great northern beans are all good choices for baked beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, and mustard are all classic baked bean seasonings. Feel free to experiment with other spices and herbs, such as garlic, onion, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Bake the beans low and slow: This will help them develop a rich, flavorful sauce.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite sides: Cornbread, coleslaw, and potato salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover beans. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a baked bean recipe that everyone will love.

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