Best 8 Sweet Salty Baked Beans Recipes

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**Discover a Culinary Symphony of Sweet and Salty Baked Beans: A Journey Through Flavorful Recipes**

Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing collection of sweet and salty baked bean recipes, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Embark on a journey through a diverse range of recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish. From the smoky and savory delight of our Bourbon Baked Beans to the tangy and sweet sensation of our Brown Sugar Baked Beans, our selection caters to every palate. Experience the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors in our Maple Bacon Baked Beans, where crispy bacon and rich maple syrup create an irresistible combination. For a spicy kick, our Chipotle Baked Beans deliver a bold and fiery twist, while our Classic Baked Beans remain a timeless favorite, offering a comforting and familiar taste. With each recipe, we provide detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure your baked beans turn out perfectly every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will transform your perception of baked beans forever.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED BEANS RECIPE - SWEET, TANGY, & EASY!



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Popular at picnics and potlucks, this baked beans recipe is sweet and tangy, and just watch those beans disappear. Everyone loves them!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Sides & Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (48 oz). great Northern beans, (rinsed and drained)
1 can (15.25 oz.) butter beans, (rinsed and drained)
2 cups finely diced yellow onion ((about 2 medium onions))
6 oz. sliced bacon, ( cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 ½ cups ketchup
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
⅓ cup molasses
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Add beans, onion, and bacon to a 9×13-inch baking dish; mix.
  • In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, molasses, mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour over bean mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
  • Place beans in oven and bake for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 47 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SPICY BAKED BEANS



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This recipe is a hit with guests and family. It's sweet, simple and delicious, and someone always asks for the recipe. -Elliot Wesen, Arlington, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup spicy barbecue sauce
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed, divided
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in half the onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and bacon. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10 mg cholesterol, Sodium 860 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46 g carbohydrate, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 7 g protein.

SWEET AND SMOKY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 strips thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slivers
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans great northern or kidney beans, drained and rinsed in a colander
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 tablespoon liquid smoke, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 5 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustards, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Simmer the beans, uncovered, until rich and thickly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Alternatively, place the baked beans in a deep baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Add salt, pepper, or any other ingredient to taste.

SWEET AND SALTY GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1-inch-long piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
1-inch-long piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Stir the soy sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Toss the green beans with the sugar-soy mixture in a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and continue to cook until the beans are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • 2. Uncover and add the ginger and vinegar. Continue to cook, tossing, until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and is coating the green beans and the beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with the sesame oil and toss well. Serve warm.

SWEET & SALTY BAKED BEANS



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Here is a super-good and easy to make baked bean recipe, one that I make quite often in the colder months

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans
1/3 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 1-qt baking dish.
  • In a skillet cook bacon until crisp; drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
  • In the same skillet saute green pepper in drippings until tender; set aside.
  • Drain 1 can of beans.
  • In a bowl combine both cans beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard and sauteed green pepper.
  • Transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with bacon.

HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS



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Bring a pan of baked beans to any gathering, and everyone will have a scoop of their favorite side.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon slices
1 small onion, diced
4 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans in tomato sauce, drain
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup sorghum syrup or molasses

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in skillet.
  • Sauté onion in hot bacon drippings 7 minutes or until tender. Stir together pork, onions, beans, and next 5 ingredients in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Top bean mixture with bacon.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

SAVORY BAKED BEANS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Side     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices of bacon
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves
Water
1 lb. dried pinto beans, picked over and well-rinsed. (If possible let them sit overnight in water)
1 12-ounce bottle of dark beer
1 can diced green chili
2 t. hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a dutch over cook the bacon, onion and garlic. The bacon does not have to be completely cooked through but should not be limp. Turn off heat. Remove bacon and let it cool enough to handle. Keep the onion and garlic in the pan. Coarsely chopped the bacon and return to pan. Add the beans. Cover with water (one inch above) the beans. Gently simmer, uncovered over medium low heat. Stir occasionally. Keep the beans covered with water. After one hour add the beer, the green chili, the hot sauce, and the salt. Cook for an hour longer and check the beans. They should be soft but not mushy. The beans can cook for another half hour if necessary. Check for taste. Add salt or hot sauce if needed. Remove from heat. The heat from the pot and the beans will keep them warm for a half hour or longer. Reheat if needed. Can be made a day ahead. Leftovers can be mashed in a food processor and transformed into a bean dip.

SWEET TANGY BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Sweet Tangy Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices thck bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; stir well.
  • Lightly grease/spray a 2-quart casserole dish. Pour mixture into the casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 25-30 more minutes or until bubbly and browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 447.7, Carbohydrate 96.1, Fiber 21.5, Sugar 32, Protein 22.5

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can also quick-soak the beans by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans in your baked bean recipe. Some popular options include kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, and navy beans.
  • Use a flavorful base: The base of your baked beans is what will give them their flavor. Some popular options include bacon, ham, sausage, or ground beef. You can also use a vegetarian base, such as mushrooms or tofu.
  • Add some sweetness: Sweetness is a classic flavor in baked beans. You can add sweetness with brown sugar, molasses, or maple syrup. You can also use a combination of sweeteners.
  • Add some saltiness: Saltiness is another essential flavor in baked beans. You can add saltiness with salt, bacon, ham, or sausage. You can also use a combination of salty ingredients.
  • Add some smokiness: Smokiness is a great way to add depth of flavor to baked beans. You can add smokiness with smoked paprika, liquid smoke, or by cooking the beans over a campfire.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Baked beans are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include cornbread, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and potato salad.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little creativity, you can create a baked bean dish that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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