Best 7 Down Home Baked Beans Recipes

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Down home baked beans are a classic comfort food that can warm your soul on a cold day. This hearty dish is typically made with dried beans, bacon, and onions, but there are many variations on the recipe. No matter how you make them, baked beans are sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. Read on to discover the best recipes for down home baked beans, along with tips for making them perfect every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAMA NEELY'S BAKED BEANS



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Pat: Every Fourth of July, Mama Neely made her famous baked beans: she'd brown ground beef and then doctor that beef with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of spices. Let me tell you, those beans were good. And so are these. We've found that using smoked sausage in place of the ground beef (or pork shoulder, as in our restaurant recipe) adds a smoky depth to the dish. Once you make these beans, there is no going back. If you want to put your own spin on it, you can use kidney beans instead of pork and beans, but I say my mama's way is best.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
Three 16-ounce cans pork and beans
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium- high heat. Once it's hot, toss in the onion and garlic, and saute until the onion is tender, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add the sausage, and continue to cook until the meat has browned, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the pork and beans, ketchup, molasses, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and hot sauce. Bring the beans up to a simmer, then put in the hot oven for 45 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and thick.

DOWN HOME BAKED BEANS



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This is a simple recipe for baked beans, and oh so good.

Provided by MEANJEANNE

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bacon
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cups packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine beans, chili sauce, onion, brown sugar and bacon. Pour into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 883.5 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

OLD FASHIONED FRENCH CANADIAN BAKED BEANS



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This was a staple for me growing up in Quebec and brings back many happy memories. A perfect winter comfort food!!! I have tweaked an original recipe and wanted to share it with you. Great at breakfast with fried egg and sausage. A hearty meal with crusty bread and salad. It takes some time but well worth the wait -- I hope you enjoy them. Special note: some people prefer using salt pork when preparing baked beans - I use sliced bacon instead.

Provided by Sues Kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 17h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -1 1/2 lb navy beans (2 1/2 to 3 cups measure)
bay leaf
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup ketchup
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard (Keen's brand is what I use)
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 slices bacon (optional)
reserved bean liquid

Steps:

  • Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
  • Rinse beans then bring to a boil in approximately 1 quart of water, bay leaf and garlic - simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let beans stand for approximately 1 1/2 hours until soft. Drain and reserve the bean liquid. Discard bay leaf and garlic.
  • Mix together remaining ingredients (excluding beans and bacon).
  • Add beans to bean pot (or any covered dish).
  • Stir in molasses mixture to beans. Top off with some of the reserved bean liquid.
  • Arrange bacon on top.
  • Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 7 hours. For the final hour of cooking, remove cover to let bean brown up nicely.
  • Note: check occasionally and keep beans covered with reserved bean liquid during cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1353.1, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 28.7, Protein 7.2

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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These hearty beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a wonderful from-scratch taste. The old-fashioned flavor will have people standing in line for more. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy beans
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 quarts cold water, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup molasses
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan. Cover with remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine beans, 1 cup liquid, onion, molasses, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DOWN-EAST BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried white beans, such as Maine yellow-eye, great northern, navy, or cannellini
1/4 pound salt pork, diced
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 cup full-flavored molasses
2 tablespoons dark rum
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: brown bread

Steps:

  • Put beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a medium and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid, then transfer beans to a 2-quart bean pot or Dutch oven.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place salt pork in a small pot, add water to cover, then bring to a boil over high heat. Drain pork and add to beans. In a small bowl, dissolve mustard in 1 teaspoon warm water. Add dissolved mustard, molasses, and rum to beans. Season with salt and pepper, and mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Heat reserved cooking liquid in a medium sauce-pan over medium heat. Pour enough of the liquid (about 3 cups) into bean pot so that beans are moist but not floating. Reserve remaining cooking liquid. Cover pot and bake, checking occasionally to ensure that beans are not drying out, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Cook until beans are soft, about 5 hours.
  • Remove cover, gently stir beans, and return to oven. Bake uncovered until cooking liquid thickens into a sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with brown bread if you like.

DOWN HOME BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Down Home Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Sunshine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bacon
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cups packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine beans, chili sauce, onion, brown sugar and bacon.
  • Pour into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.7, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 1386, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 60.9, Protein 13.8

DOWN HOME BAKED BEANS



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The beans in this dish are native to North America, but baked beans in some form are served all over the world. We most probably borrowed the recipe for this version (beans in tomato sauce) from our friends in England a couple hundred years ago. Baked beans are usually prepared with high amounts of sugar and salt, but other than that are generally good for you. By using a sugar-free, low-fat barbecue sauce as a base, there was some room in the calorie budget for low-fat bacon. If you prefer a more Southern taste, try substituting 1/2 cup canned, drained collard greens for the kale.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup Pour-It-On Barbecue Sauce (page 209)
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cut small white onion, grated
3 tablespoons real bacon bits, such as Hormel Real Bacon Bits
1 cup cannellini beans, drained
1 cup fresh kale, cleaned and roughly chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the barbecue sauce with the dry mustard, onion, bacon bits, beans, and kale. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the beans for 10 minutes, or until the kale is tender, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken slightly and the beans should be very tender. Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
  • Eat more kale! It has one of the highest levels of antioxidants of any vegetable and is loaded with anti-cancer phytochemicals, calcium, B vitamins, and fiber. It's easier to prepare than you might think. (Just be sure to wash it well first and to remove the fibrous center rib.) Try it raw-shredded in salads-or cooked. I like it roughly chopped and sautéed with garlic and a little olive oil, or braised in chicken broth, or even roasted: toss it with a little olive oil or toasted sesame oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in a single layer in a shallow baking pan at 500 degrees until the edges are starting to brown and turn crispy and the centers are slightly wilted.
  • Fat: 3.5g (before), 1.6g (after)
  • Calories: 250 (before), 113 (after)
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sodium: 570mg

Tips:

  • Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. Soaking the beans overnight before cooking will help them cook more evenly.
  • Use a variety of beans for a more interesting flavor and texture. Some good options include navy beans, pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Add some diced vegetables to the beans for extra flavor and nutrition. Good options include onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful liquid to cook the beans. Good options include water, chicken broth, or beef broth.
  • Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Simmer the beans for at least 1 hour, or until they are tender. The longer you simmer them, the more flavorful they will be.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try!

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