Best 7 Better Than Best Baked Beans Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old baked beans recipe? Ready to take your baked beans to the next level? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate recipe for baked beans that will leave you and your taste buds wanting more. Get ready to tantalize your senses with a symphony of flavors and textures that will redefine your perception of this classic dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BETTER THAN ICE CREAM BAKED BEANS



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Four varieties of beans, crispy bacon, and Parmesan cheese are baked into a deliciously simple side dish everyone will enjoy.

Provided by CARISHERIDAN

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon, diced
4 (16 ounce) cans baked beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Mix bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour into a large baking dish; top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1309.6 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

"BETTER THEN BUSH'S" BAKED BEANS



I'd have to say that this is a labor of love dish, but I give you my word that this recipe is better than Bush's. Enjoy! Oh, and also this recipe is easily doubled. In fact, I think it turns out better when it is.

Provided by RockinChef

Categories     Beans

Time P2DT1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package great northern bean
4 chicken bouillon cubes or 4 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 package hickory smoked thick cut bacon, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
5 cups water, plus 5 cups for second bake

Steps:

  • In a very large sauce pan cover the beans and bouillon cubes in 3 inches of water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and let sit for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain and pour beans into a 9'x11' pan.
  • Add the rest over the ingredients, stir, and bake until all the water has evaporated, about 3 hours.
  • Remove from oven, cover, and let sit overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the next 5 cups of water, and bake until all the water has evaporated, about 3 hours.
  • Serving suggestions: Challah bread, steak, hamburgers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 1671.1, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 53.7, Protein 7.1

BETTER THAN BEST BAKED BEANS!



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I got this recipe from a PACE Salsa summer pocket cookbook many years ago. It is a simple method to dress up canned baked beans. I have adjusted the ingredients/measurements for our personal tastes and I freepour everything, but had to provide measurements. Use the measurements as a guide only. I am always asked for the recipe or to bring them to BBQs and potlucks. They are quick, easy and without the hassle of making beans from scratch. The cumin and salsa gives them the kick and unique taste that have people coming back for more. I also make a big batch to ensure leftovers and put in the freezer. If you go camping, the frozen baked beans in ziploc bags make excellent icepacks! Enjoy! Edited to add: I make this in a 6 qt crockpot and the recipe as posted below fits perfectly.

Provided by Cathy17

Categories     Beans

Time 4h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb bacon
2 large onions, chopped
4 (28 ounce) cans baked beans, any flavor, I use Bushes
1/4 cup ketchup (more or less to taste)
2 cups chunky salsa, I use Chi Chi's or Pace (mild, medium or hot to taste, I use hot)
2 tablespoons honey or 1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 tablespoons ground cumin (to taste, I free sprinkle it and add more to taste as it slo cooks)
1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in frying pan.
  • I cut into bite sized pieces with scissors before frying.
  • As bacon fries, chop onions.
  • When bacon is finished, remove from pan,drain and wrap in paper towels to absorb grease.
  • Saute onions in bacon fat til translucent.
  • Pour into strainer, but not necessary to rinse or pat with paper towel.
  • For me, straining is enough.
  • Pour canned beans into 6 Qt Crockpot.
  • Stir in bacon, onions, ketchup, Salsa, Brown Sugar and cumin, mixing very well.
  • Stir often.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours, then switch to low for another two hours, well ahead of serving as it tastes even better the longer you allow the flavors to blend together.
  • If I'm making them for a party, I make them early morning for that night or even the night before, cooking overnight in the crockpot.
  • They will stay hot for a long time and you can just turn the crockpot back on a couple hours before serving.
  • I taste them often as they're cooking and add more salsa and/or cumin to taste.
  • We like to taste the cumin, but if you don't that's ok.
  • Recipe is easily halved or doubled.
  • I never measure anything- I add all ingredients for our taste preferences.
  • Freezes VERY well and you can reheat in microwave or in crockpot once thawed.
  • Leftovers are great the next day!

BETTER BAKED BEANS



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Tangy, sweet old fashioned baked beans, are made the easy way in this side dish. This is my grandma's favorite semi home-made recipe. She makes it every Thanksgiving, and we usually end up scraping the pan clean! Never any leftovers!

Provided by Diane Carman-Young

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pancake syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the baked beans, onion, brown sugar, syrup, ketchup and mustard. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and lay strips of bacon across the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is browned and the beans have thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 557.7 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

BEST DARN BAKED BEANS EVER!



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Make and share this Best Darn Baked Beans Ever! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chefdef

Categories     Beans

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 slices raw bacon

Steps:

  • Drain beans, reserving liquid.
  • Add all other ingredients except bacon into liquid and mix well.
  • Gently fold beans into liquid.
  • Pour into greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Place bacon on top.
  • Bake at 375 for 45-60 minutes.
  • Allow to cool 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 1482.8, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 36.5, Protein 18.6

BETTER-THAN-BAKED BEANS WITH SPICY WEDGES



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Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tsp oil
1 onion , halved and thinly sliced
2 rashers streaky bacon , cut into large-ish pieces
1 tsp sugar , brown if you have it
400g can chopped tomato
200ml stock from a cube
410g can cannellini bean , butter or haricot beans in water
1 tbsp white flour (plain or self-raising)
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper , paprika or mild chilli powder
1 tsp dried mixed herb (optional)
2 baking potatoes , each cut into 8 wedges
2 tsp oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. For the wedges, mix the flour, cayenne and herbs (if using), add some salt and pepper, then toss with the potatoes and oil until well coated. Tip into a roasting tin, then bake for about 35 mins until crisp and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, then gently fry the onion and bacon together for 5-10 mins until the onions are softened and just starting to turn golden. Stir in the sugar, tomatoes, stock and seasoning to taste, then simmer the sauce for 5 mins. Add the beans, then simmer for another 5 mins until the sauce has thickened. Serve with the wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium

BAKED BEANS DON'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS



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These are my all-time favorite baked beans (and I've tried plenty). "It Don't Get any Better Than This".

Provided by Merlot

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (30 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 lb ground beef
1/2-1 lb bacon
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Fry bacon.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • When cooled, break up into small pieces.
  • In the bacon grease, cook ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink.
  • Mix all the ingredients together, stir well.
  • Pour in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 for about 1 hour.
  • (You can use either all baked beans, all butter beans, or a combination).
  • These are sweet baked beans. You may cut back or eliminate the brown sugar according to your tastes.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't just stick to one type of bean. Try using a mix of different beans, such as navy beans, pinto beans, and black beans. This will add flavor and texture to your dish.
  • Add some aromatics: Aromatics, such as onion, garlic, and celery, will help to flavor the beans. You can also add other aromatics, such as bay leaves, thyme, or rosemary.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: The barbecue sauce is one of the most important ingredients in baked beans. Choose a sauce that you like the taste of and that has a good consistency.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland. Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your baked beans sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try. You won't be disappointed.

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