Best 2 Cajun Baked Beans Recipes

Cajun baked beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Southern dish is typically made with pinto beans, bacon, and a variety of seasonings and spices. However, there are many different ways to make Cajun baked beans, so you can easily customize them to your own taste. Whether you like them spicy or mild, sweet or savory, there is a Cajun baked beans recipe out there for you. So get ready to enjoy a big bowl of this hearty and flavorful dish!

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BAKED BEANS - CAJUN STYLE

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This is a spicy mild to medium hot recipe, to make a very mildly hot recipe, use only 1/4 teaspoon each of the three peppers.

Provided by Starman5

Categories Beans

Time 55m

Yield 9 3 inch by 3 inch by 2 inch servings, about 1/2 cup, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans, . (I prefer Van Camp's brand, drained, with pork cubes removed)
1/2 cup bacon bits or 3/4 lb smoked ham
1 cup catsup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup onion, diced
3/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or salt substitute)

Steps:

Fry the bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Let cool, then crumble the bacon, then mix all the ingredients together well except for the beans, then add beans and mix gently, so as not to mash up the beans. Precooked, crumbled bacon bits can be substituted for the freshly cooked bacon.
An alternative to bacon is to use smoked ham. Slice ham into 1/8 inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the ham with a mixture of one-quarter cup brown sugar and one-quarter cup white sugar, mix until the ham is well coated, then brown ham in a frying pan until the sugars caramelize and begin to turn brown/black. Then mix all ingredients except the beans together, then add beans and mix gently, so as to not mash up the beans.
Pour bean mixture into a 10 x 10 inch baking dish, cover with tin foil and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes or longer, until bubbling well around the edges of the baking dish, then remove tin foil, and broil at 400 degrees 5 to 10 minutes, until top browns/blackens slightly. This browning/blackening adds a very good caramelized flavor to the dish, and does not taste burned at all.
This makes a mild to medium spicy recipe, to make a very mild recipe, use only 1/4 teaspoon each of the three peppers.

CAJUN BAKED BEANS

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Make and share this Cajun Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elle watson

Categories Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 crockpot, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck, crumbled
1 lb pork sausage, crumbled,i like hot but mild is ok (optional)
1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces (before cooking--partially freeze the bacon it is easier to cut up into small pieces)
1 medium onion, chopped coarse
8 -16 ounces mild cheddar cheese or 8 -16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (depending how cheesy you like it)
3 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
1/2-1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

brown bacon in large skillet.
-addonion before totally brown to saute' it.
then add sausage and ground chuck.
brown all the meat.
drain all grease off.
add pork n beans and all other ingredients (EXCEPT CHEESE) and cook on low until beans are cooked down.
add cheese right before serving.
you may keep the beans in a crock pot to keep them hot.
great to take to cookouts or church dinners as they keep really well and taste great.

Tips:

Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time.
Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor.
Add bacon, ham, or sausage for a smoky flavor.
Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken or beef broth, instead of water.
Add spices and herbs, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and thyme, to taste.
Use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and celery, for a more nutritious dish.
Use a sweet sauce, such as molasses or brown sugar, to balance out the smoky flavor of the beans.
Serve the beans with cornbread or rice.

Conclusion:

Cajun baked beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a potluck or a family dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will be sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Cajun baked beans a try.

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