Best 9 3 Bean Casserole Bourbon Beans Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to the classic 3 bean casserole. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in many households, and for good reason. With its combination of beans, colorful vegetables, and a creamy sauce, it's a meal that's both satisfying and delicious. And while there are countless variations on the traditional recipe, one that stands out is the 3 bean casserole bourbon beans. This unique twist on the classic dish adds a touch of sweetness, smokiness, and complexity that's sure to please even the most discerning palate.

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

THREE BEAN CASSEROLE



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My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son joined the operation. When our church cookbook was revised a couple years ago, this recipe was included among the favorites. -Georgia Hennings, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine beans; set aside. In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; drain. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet; mix well. Stir beef mixture into beans. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

3 BEAN CASSEROLE (BOURBON BEANS)



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This is our favorite bean dish, the one my mom is famous for. Great for potlucks, picnics, or just any old time. This dish needs to sit 2 hours before baking. (Cooking time includes this.)

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Beans

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can baby lima beans, drained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Saute cubed bacon until just crisp.
  • Add chopped onion and saute until clear.
  • In large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
  • Add the bacon-onion mixture with some of the bacon fat.
  • Season to taste.
  • Let stand 2 hours.
  • Bake 350* for 30 minutes, till bubbly.

THE 3 B'S - BEANS (BACON, BROWN SUGAR AND BOURBON)



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried navy beans, soaked overnight in a large bowl of water
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup stone-ground or spicy Dijon mustard
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup bourbon
4 ounces slab bacon, rind removed and diced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the beans and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, mustard, water, and bourbon until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove the bacon and all but a couple of tablespoons of the bacon grease. Add the drained beans to the pot and stir in the bourbon sauce mixture. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook the beans, stirring every 20 minutes, until the beans are soft and the sauce is very thick, about 4 hours. Once the beans are cooked, season them with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the cooked bacon and cook, covered, an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl and serve warm.

THREE-BEAN BARBECUE



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Serve this Three-Bean Barbecue at your next cookout and watch your guests ask for seconds! Crumbled bacon and smokey barbecue sauce are what set Three Bean Barbecue apart. This tasty casserole is a perfect summer side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 can (16 oz.) baked beans
1 can (15-1/2 oz.) butter beans, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
3/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
  • Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Crumble bacon. Add to onions in casserole along with remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover.
  • Bake 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

THREE BEAN POTLUCK CASSEROLE



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This a great dish for a crowd--it can be doubled or tripled. Ingredients can be kept on hand and preparation is simple and fast! Also can be made in slow cooker.

Provided by THREADS321

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, break into medium pieces and set aside. In same skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain fat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon/beef mixture in a large bowl and stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard, baked beans, kidney beans (with liquid) and butter beans (with liquid). Mix well.
  • Spoon casserole mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1497.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

HOT THREE-BEAN CASSEROLE



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I came across this receipe in the Potluck Cookbook. It sounds really good and I can't wait to make it.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped tomato
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • Add remaining ingredients except green beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until green beans are just tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 520.5, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.8

THREE-BEAN BAKED BEANS



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I got this recipe from an 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound ground beef
5 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with bacon and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain., Stir in sugars, ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, chili powder and salt until blended. Stir in beans. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, until beans reach desired thickness, about 1 hour. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

THREE BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and easy dish, great for potlucks or picnics. It is a delicious combination of hearty ingredients, and I have always been asked for the recipe when I serve this dish.

Provided by NEWPORT29

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound beef frankfurters, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the frankfurters, pork and beans, butter beans, chili beans, onion, sugar, oregano and vinegar. Mix all together and pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until cooked through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1246.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

THREE-BEAN CASSEROLE



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You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion. And so it is with this terrific three-bean recipe that's perfect for potlucks and other gatherings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bulk pork sausage
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (21 oz each) baked beans (any variety)
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) lima or butter beans, drained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons honey or packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients in ungreased 3-quart casserole. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 1/3 cups), Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the beans: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality bourbon: This will add a depth of flavor to the casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make this casserole, so feel free to add your own personal touch.

Conclusion:

Three-bean casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of beans, vegetables, and bourbon, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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