If you are in search of a delectable and satisfying meal, look no further than the classic combination of beans and bacon. This hearty and flavorful dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a comforting slow-cooked stew, a quick and easy skillet dinner, or a zesty and smoky baked bean dish, there is a recipe out there to suit your preferences. Explore a variety of recipes that showcase the perfect balance of savory bacon, tender beans, and a symphony of spices. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your taste buds and make you a master of this timeless dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS WITH BACON (SOUTHERN)
(Recipe video above) Southern baked beans in a thick savoury sauce with a touch of sweet and hint of tang. Loaded with BACON! Serve as a side, or have it for breakfast with bacon and eggs. It even makes a hearty meal itself - great for slopping up with bread!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Side
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil over high heat (can skip oil if bacon is super fatty). Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until onion and bacon are golden.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir, bring to simmer, then place lid on.
- Then either turn down heat to medium low (simmering gently) and cook on the stove for 1 hour, stirring every now and then so the bottom doesn't catch. OR bake at 160°C/325°F for 60 minutes.
- SLOW COOKER option: Reduce water to 1/4 cup, transfer to slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low.
- The sauce should be thickened (cook with lid off for a bit if not thick enough) and glossy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste at the end. See notes for serving suggestions!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 174 g, Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 614 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.
Provided by Susan Prestel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
COWBOY BACON BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Set aside.
- In a heavy pot (cast iron), saute the bacon pieces until halfway cooked and the fat is rendered. Add the green peppers and onions to the pot and cook until starting to get brown, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and then add the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer, place on the lid and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick 3 to 4 hours.
BEAN WITH BACON SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pick through the beans, then rinse and drain them. Put them in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak overnight.
- Drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the chicken stock and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- While the beans are simmering, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add half the bacon to the beans, reserving the rest for garnish.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the carrots, celery and onions. Season with some salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.
- Using a slotted spoon, add the vegetables to the beans. Add the bay leaves and give it a good stir. Taste to check if it needs any additional seasoning. Simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- When ready to serve, stir in the tomatoes. Serve with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.
BACON PINTO BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the beans in a large wide pot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let soak 30 minutes; drain and rinse.
- Return the beans to the pot and add the bacon, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth and 4 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt and reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 more hours. Partially uncover the pot and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy and the liquid is thick, about 30 more minutes. Add the vinegar and chives and season with salt.
GREEN BEANS AND BACON
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
- Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
BEAN AND BACON SOUP
Make and share this Bean and Bacon Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bangbang
Categories Beans
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in soup pot till browned but still limp.
- Remove bacon from pan and reserve two tablespoons bacon fat.
- Cook carrots,onions, and celery in bacon fat over medium heat till soft.
- add beans and broth to soup pot with bacon and veggies.
- Bring to boil and turn heat down to simmer for 1/1/2 hours.
- Season with celery salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.7, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 731.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 28.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 37.1
QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEANS WITH BACON
The Brazilian answer to baked beans!!! It is delicious when served as a sidedish with meat, but you can also make it a main dish and hand some rice with it!
Provided by Marlies Monika
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 13h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 12 hours, or overnight.
- Add 2 1/2 quarts water to the beans, or enough to fill pressure cooker about 2/3 full. Cover, and cook 30 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the garlic and onion until tender. Stir in the tomato and carrot. Cook about 5 minutes, and mix in the bacon. Cook and stir until bacon is crisp and evenly browned.
- Mix the vegetable and bacon mixture into the pressure cooker with the black beans. Cover, and continue cooking approximately 10 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Garnish with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BAKED BEANS WITH BACON
A couple slices of bacon add just the right amount of richness to this sweet-and-savory side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8; Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a 2-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium, flipping occasionally, until some of the fat is rendered and bacon is browned in places, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, chicken broth, Worcestershire, and garlic. Stir in beans. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Transfer beans to Dutch oven and top with bacon and thyme. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until liquid has thickened and bacon is brown, about 40 minutes more. Let sit 5 minutes; mix well before serving.
BAKED BEANS WITH BAKED BACON
This combines Recipe #187790 and Recipe #29709, with tweaks (like doubling the bacon). Made for July 4th party. It tastes so good, with a big wallop of flavor, I don't feel guilty about starting with Bush's Homestyle Baked Beans.
Provided by KateL
Categories Pork
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- BAKED BACON:.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a half sheet with aluminum foil and put a cooling rack on top. Arrange slices in rows, with fat edges slightly overlapping lean edges.
- Bake 375 degrees without turning 20-25 minutes (depending on thickness) but remove from oven before it begins to crisp. If needed, cook more, 2 minutes at a time.
- Remove bacon to double layer of paper towel and blot excess grease.
- Lay bacon on cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces before completely cool. (I cut across the entire pile of bacon with one slice.).
- BAKED BEANS:.
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Mix the Baked Beans ingredients in a 3-quart casserole dish or half buffet tray. Add the cut-up cooked bacon and mix a little.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
- Allow to cool 1 hour before serving.
BEAN WITH BACON
A great winter soup.
Provided by Karena
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 2h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil the beans in 9 cups of the water and then let sit for one hour. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon to your desired texture (it can be soft or crisp, whatever you prefer) and drain except for 1/4 cup grease. Coarsely chop the bacon.
- Add the onions and celery to the reserved grease and bacon and saute until soft, do not drain. Add the chicken base or cubes, 4 cups water, beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cloves, and simmer for 2 hours.
- Stir in the tomatoes with their juice. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 19.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 987.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
BACON BAKED BEANS
I doctor up canned baked beans with apple and brown sugar to make them sticky and sweet. This is the easiest recipe to make.
Provided by Dana
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook bacon in a large skillet or in the microwave until much of the grease has been released, but the bacon is still flexible. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- In a 9 inch square baking dish, stir together the baked beans, onion, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar and apple. Top with slices of bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and beans are bubbling hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 893.1 mg, Sugar 34.2 g
BAKED BEANS WITH BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the pancetta and about two-thirds of the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon and pancetta to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Reserve the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juice, the molasses, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Increase the heat to medium high, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the pinto beans, then add the navy beans and their liquid and return to a simmer. Stir in the pancetta-bacon mixture. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
- Pulse the buns with the remaining uncooked bacon in a food processor until finely ground. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the bean mixture. Cover and bake 45 minutes, then uncover and bake until the crumbs are golden brown, about 20 more minutes.
GLAZED GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
These glazed green beans with soy sauce and bacon pair perfectly alongside a grilled steak with baked potato!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Green Bean Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until bright green and tender, yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Turn heat to medium and sauté garlic in the bacon grease until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Adjust heat, and add soy sauce, brandy, cream, and brown sugar. Cook until liquid starts to bubble and thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add green beans to sauce in skillet and stir to coat. Serve immediately and top with cooked bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 696.2 mg
BEAN AND BACON SOUP
This bean and bacon soup has been on our menu for about 25 years. Customers tell us they love its flavor. A clear chicken broth makes it different from other bean soups. -Robert Doumas, Gaylord, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, beans, parsley, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and beans are tender. Stir in bacon. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
QUICK BAKED BEANS WITH BACON
You can put this all together through step two a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. The next day, just plan on baking for 50 minutes or so.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir bacon often until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove to paper towel and drain all but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat in pan.
- Add onions to pan and stir often until they begin to brown and stick to bottom of pan, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Add beans and their liquid, catsup, brown sugar, dry mustard,and cooked bacon; mix well.
- Pour into a shallow 3-quart casserole.
- Bake beans, uncovered, in a 350°F oven until they are bubbling in the center, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 1051.2, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 27.9, Protein 13.6
BAKED BEANS WITH BACON
This recipe was one of my mother's and was always a hit. The chopped jalapeno pepper spices it up a bit. It's an easy-to-remember recipe because most of the ingredients are 1/2 cup.-Nadine Brissey, Jenks, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Just before serving, stir in bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
COPYCAT CAMPBELL'S BEAN WITH BACON SOUP
Found this on http://www.foodlushblog.com/2011/03/recipe-knockoff-campbells-bean-with-bacon-soup.html. Tried this yesterday and it was delish! Almost like Campbell's but not as salty and it tasted fresher. I made a few changes to the original recipe found above. I used dried beans and I don't think I let them soak or cook long enough as the beans weren't that nice "mushy" consistency that I was looking for. I've gone back to using canned beans and like the soup much better that way.
Provided by The Simple Recipe D
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 Pot, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, fry the bacon until most of the fat is rendered, but not crispy. (If you use pre-cooked bacon, add 1 teaspoons butter or ghee. Watch bacon carefully as it's pretty thin -- I burned the bacon 1st time around and had to start over).
- Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring to get up all the bacon-y goodness, until the vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the beans, broth, 1 cup tomato juice, water and bay leaves. Partially cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Add tomato paste & extra 2 cups of tomato juice to the soup. Cover again and cook another 20-40 minutes - or until your soup is about the thickness you like.
- Remove bay leaf.
- If desired, just before serving, half-puree the soup using an immersion blender, making sure to leave some whole beans and chunks intact.
- Serve with freshly baked artisan bread!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 1098.1, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 17.5
Tips for Cooking Beans with Bacon:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a variety of beans: Different types of beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety of beans can add depth and complexity to your dish.
- Cook the beans with aromatics: Aromatics, such as garlic, onion, and celery, can help to enhance the flavor of the beans.
- Use good-quality bacon: The quality of the bacon you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use a thick-cut, smoked bacon for the best results.
- Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans are mushy and bland. Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Season the beans well: Beans can handle a lot of seasoning, so don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Beans and bacon are a classic combination that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a hearty soup, a flavorful salad, or a simple side dish, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to please. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give one of these recipes a try.
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