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We Can't Get Enough of These Baked Beans Recipes (1)Laurie DixonUpdated: Dec. 04, 2023

    You don't have to wait for the summer barbecue to get your bean fix. Enjoy baked beans all year round!

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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I’m always asked to bring my special beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio

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    2/25

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    Easy Baked Beans

    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

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    Tangy Baked Beans

    Different, delicious and sized exactly right for two people, this easy, breezy home-style side dish is sure to please!—Dean Copeland, Ochlocknee, Georgia

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    4/25

    Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans

    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

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    5/25

    Smoky Baked Beans

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe, full of campfire flavor. A variation on colorful calico beans, it’ll make a delightful side dish with many of your favorite entrees. —Lynne German, Cumming, Georgia

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    6/25

    Molasses Baked Beans

    These hearty, from-scratch baked beans with molasses taste like they were simmered over an open fire. Their sweet and zippy flavor is as big as the great outdoors. No matter what kind of meal you’re “rustling up”, this satisfying side dish is certain to please. —Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California

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    7/25

    Baked Beans Mole

    My son and husband love this hearty side dish. It's quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate, chili and honey mingle to create a rich, savory flavor that's not too spicy and not too sweet. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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    8/25

    New England Baked Beans

    For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island

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    9/25

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    Fourth of July Baked Beans

    We always choose this family recipe for July Fourth or any picnic because it's a meaty twist on everyday baked beans and it has a nice sweetness. —Wendy Hodorowski, Bellaire, Ohio

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    10/25

    Hearty Maple Beans

    I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs. It can be made in advance and kept warm in a slow cooked for hours without losing any flavor. —Margaret Glassic, Easton, Pennsylvania

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    Tangy Baked Seven Beans

    Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah

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    14/25

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    Best Ever Beans and Sausage

    When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of copies of the recipe! — Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts

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    15/25

    Baked Beans with Pineapple

    This marvelous recipe is a staple at our neighborhood's annual barbecue. —J. Hindson, Victoria, British Columbia

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    16/25

    Pressure-Cooker BBQ Baked Beans

    I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite—now everyone's happy! —Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

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    17/25

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    Boston Baked Beans

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet, dark and rich and they complement anything you serve with them.—Darlene Duncan, Langhorne, Pennsylvania

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    18/25

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    Simple Maple Baked Beans

    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.

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    Sweet N Sour Beans

    This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It’s easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas

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    20/25

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    Four-Bean Medley

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super convenient to take to potlucks and church get-togethers. —Susanne Wasson, Montgomery, New York

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    21/25

    Baked Cannellini Beans

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted to go to the grocery store, so we made do with what we could find in the kitchen—it turned out delicious! This baked beans recipe would be great with a combination of beans, too (like half black beans and half white). —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

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    Autumn Beans

    Long ago, Johnny Appleseed passed through this part of the country. Now, nearly every hill is crowned with ancient apple trees. Cider is abundant in the fall, and my family looks forward to having it in this bean dish! —Mara Mcauley, Hinsdale, New York

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    Western-Style Beef and Beans

    This hearty, crowd-pleasing dish doesn't take long to make but tastes as if it simmered all day. With bread and a salad, it's an entree. —Jolene Lopez, Wichita, Kansas

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    Pineapple Baked Beans

    Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it doesn't take long to get this side dish ready for the slow cooker. —Gladys De Boer, Castleford, Idaho

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    Chuck Wagon Beans with Sausage

    I followed the lead of cooks of the Old Western cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and smoky, they’re made extra hearty by the addition of sausage. —Nancy Moore, Bucklin, Kansas

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    Originally Published: July 02, 2020

    We Can't Get Enough of These Baked Beans Recipes (24)

    Laurie Dixon

    Having a passion for writing her whole life, Laurie joined the Taste of Home team to bring together her two favorite things—creative writing and food. She spends most of her time playing with her dog, drafting up short stories and, of course, trying out new recipes.

    We Can't Get Enough of These Baked Beans Recipes (2024)

    FAQs

    What can you add to baked beans to make them better? ›

    Here's what we dress them up with:
    1. Bacon.
    2. Onion.
    3. Maple syrup.
    4. Spicy mustard.
    5. Beef sausage.
    6. Molasses.
    7. Ketchup.
    8. Cider vinegar.
    Jun 20, 2023

    What can I use instead of baked beans? ›

    Method:
    1. Finely chop the onion and sauté with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until onions are soft.
    2. Add your garlic and cook for half a minute. ...
    3. Stir in tinned tomatoes. ...
    4. Stir in chickpeas.
    5. At the very end, cut spinach into coarse strips and add them to the sauce.

    How many serves in a can of baked beans? ›

    4.3 serves of vegies in every 425g can. Based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013) NHMRC.

    Why are baked beans called baked beans if they aren t baked? ›

    hey were originally called BAKED beans because the can is first filled with blanched beans, then the sauce, then the can is sealed with a lid, and THEN the cooking begins. The beans are cooked inside the sealed can. The original recipe for Heinz Beanz was based on Boston beans, so they used to contain pork.

    What can I add to beans to make them taste better? ›

    Dried beans cooked with sea salt and water are delicious, but adding an onion, garlic, or other aromatics to the pot will make them even more flavorful!

    How do you enhance the flavor of canned baked beans? ›

    A few ideas:
    1. Rinse the beans.
    2. Spice (cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder) and warm them up.
    3. Mix with other ingredients (add vegetables, cooked rice, pasta, or use them as a filling for wraps or tacos)
    4. Mix with your own sauce (onion+bell pepper+carrot+canned tomatoes)
    Aug 3, 2023

    Can you use regular beans instead of baking beans? ›

    Baking beans can be regular dried beans or you can also use rice. Once the rice or beans have been used for baking then they are not really edible, but they can be cooled, stored in an airtight container and used time and time again for baking blind.

    Are homemade baked beans better than canned? ›

    According to a detailed analysis, ounce for ounce, volume for volume, home-cooked beans are significantly more nutritious than their undrained, canned versions. However, once you drain canned beans, they look virtually identical to their home cooked cousins – except for the sodium.

    Can I use dried pasta instead of baking beans? ›

    *Wondering what to use instead of baking beans? Dried beans or even dried pasta work just as well.

    Is it OK to eat baked beans every day? ›

    Yes! "Eating beans, including canned beans, every day is one of the best things you can do to help increase nutrients [that you may fall short on] and substantially improve the quality of your diet," says Papanikolaou.

    Which brand of baked beans is the healthiest? ›

    • Best: Bush's Zero Added Sugar.
    • Best: Camellia Beans for Two.
    • Best: 365 Garbanzo beans.
    • Best: Sprague Foods Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce.
    • Best: Sprouts Low Sodium Great Northern Beans.
    • Worst: Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans.
    • Worst: Van Camp's Pork and Beans.
    • Worst: Heinz Deep Browned Beans with Pork and Molasses.
    Mar 23, 2024

    Are baked beans anti inflammatory? ›

    Baked beans offer beneficial plant compounds, including polyphenols, as well. These may protect your cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals and inhibit inflammation. Both free radical damage and inflammation have been linked to heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases ( 6 , 7 ).

    Why do cowboys eat baked beans? ›

    On the trail, cowboys ate mostly dried meats — think beef jerky — and lots of beans. Full of protein and easy to transport without refrigeration, it's easy to see why camp cooks made dried beans a staple.

    Are British baked beans the same as American? ›

    Over time, the recipe was altered to a less sweet tomato sauce without maple syrup, molasses, or brown sugar to appeal to the tastes of the United Kingdom. This is the version of baked beans most commonly eaten outside of the United States.

    Which country eats the most baked beans? ›

    It's Really No Surprise That Britain Is The Country That Eats The Most Baked Beans. In 2022, Tridge reported that Britain imported a staggering 100.9 metric tons of baked beans, valued at approximately $99.1 million.

    Why do my baked beans taste bland? ›

    Undercooking your beans

    Overcooking can detract from the eating experience, leaving your beans bland and lifeless. Undercooking beans, on the other hand, can put yourself at risk of food-borne illness. This is especially true for red beans like kidney beans.

    What can I add to baked beans to prevent gas? ›

    The one tried and true method she taught me to reduce the gassy effect of beans, is this: add a tiny amount of baking soda to the pot half an hour or so before you're ready to serve them to “release” the gasses from them. Be set to stir down the violent reaction. This works no matter how you've seasoned them.

    What goes well with baked beans? ›

    Here are some side dishes that pair well with baked beans and sausages:
    • Grilled or roasted vegetables (e.g. corn, zucchini, bell peppers)
    • Coleslaw or potato salad.
    • Cornbread or garlic bread.
    • Grilled or roasted potatoes.
    • Baked macaroni and cheese.
    • Green salad with a tangy dressing.
    • Grilled or steamed corn on the cob.
    Jan 29, 2023

    Why do you add baking soda to baked beans? ›

    Baking soda creates an alkaline environment which reduces soaking and cooking time and preserves the beans' skin.

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