Best 3 Calico Bean Casserole Recipes

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Calico bean casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is made with a variety of beans, vegetables, and spices, and can be customized to your own preferences. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian main course or a comforting side dish, calico bean casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE



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To round out any fireside meal. Evelyn Pedersen of West Concord, Minnesota shares her hearty, meaty bean casserole. "Serve it with corn bread on a cold winter day," she suggests.-Evelyn Pedersen, West Concord, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 to 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel to drain. Discard drippings. In the same skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink; drain. Combine bacon, beef, onion and remaining ingredients in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE



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Kidney beans, baked beans and butter beans are combined with ground beef, bacon and onion and baked. It's thick, hearty, and pretty tasty too! This can also be done in a slow cooker.

Provided by Dee Dee

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, undrained
½ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 pound lean ground beef
4 ounces bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the ground beef, bacon and onion together until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, baked beans with pork and butter beans. Stir in the ketchup, white vinegar, dry mustard, brown sugar and cook beef mixture. Mix thoroughly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the bean and meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1089.1 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE



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Categories     Bean     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Pastry

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound Ground Beef
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
1/2 pound Bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1-15 ounce can of Pork & Beans
1-15 ounce can Lima or Green Beans, drained
1-15 ounce can Kidney Beans, drained
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Dry Mustard
1/2 cup White Sugar
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a skillet brown beef with onions and bacon. Mix with remaining ingredients and place in a casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful casserole. Great options include pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder are all great additions to calico bean casserole.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or slow cooker to make calico bean casserole.
  • Serve calico bean casserole with a side of cornbread or rice.

Conclusion:

Calico bean casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. If you're looking for a new comfort food recipe, give calico bean casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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