Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect "Hunky Baked Beans Casserole." This hearty and comforting dish has tantalized taste buds for generations, offering a delectable blend of savory flavors and textures. With its irresistible combination of tender beans, succulent meat, and a symphony of aromatic spices, this casserole promises to be a hit at any gathering. As you delve into this article, you will uncover not only the best recipe for this timeless classic but also intriguing variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. So, prepare to indulge in a delightful exploration of flavors, textures, and culinary artistry as we guide you toward crafting the ultimate "Hunky Baked Beans Casserole."
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE
Recipe is from Trisha Yearwood/Food Network. I love baked beans, but have never used ground beef. This recipe sounds really good.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef, onions and bell peppers. Add the pork and beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, worchestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the bacon over the top of the casserole. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9- by 13- by 2-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef, onions and bell peppers. Add the pork and beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar to the mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the bacon over the top of the casserole. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
EASY BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE
This baked beans casserole recipe adds cooked bacon, onions, brown sugar, and ketchup to cans of baked beans, making an easy barbecue side dish.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 53m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
- In a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until almost crisp.
- Add the minced onion to the bacon drippings and continue to cook until tender.
- Add the cans of beans, the ketchup, corn syrup or brown sugar , and ground mustard; mix well.
- If the skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish .
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 27 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HUNKY BAKED BEANS CASSEROLE
My aunt's recipe. My whole family LOVES this stuff. It is also great to take to parties in a slow cooker. Trust me, its a crowd-pleaser!! My cousin eats the leftovers for breakfast!!lol
Provided by Manda
Categories Pork
Time 2h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fry bacon in skillet and drain.
- Brown ground beef in skillet, season with salt and pepper and drain.
- Combine bacon and hamburger with remaining ingredients in casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
3BC (BEST BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE)
An awesome traditional favorite to have at every cookout or holiday table. These smokey, sweet beans are great with a variety of meats and are a wonderful addition to any meal. This is a great side dish your sure to love!
Provided by NomNom
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Combine the baked beans, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and onions in a 2-quart casserole dish. Stir in 2/3 of the cooked bacon and 1/4 of the brown sugar until evenly mixed. Cover the bean mixture with the remaining bacon, and sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 65.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 813.5 mg, Sugar 47.2 g
HEARTY BEAN CASSEROLE
This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck. It has a tangy sweet-and-sour flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in all of the beans. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; add to bean mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
PICNIC BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE
Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima beans have never been among my favorite foods, but I actually like them in this casserole, and their color brightens up the mixture.
Provided by JimChicago52
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Combine pork and beans, kidney beans, lima beans, onion, brown sugar, ketchup, and dry mustard together in a bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle bacon over bean mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until bubbling, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 722.6 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
FOURTH OF JULY BEAN CASSEROLE
The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's a popular dish, even with kids. The beef makes it so much better than plain pork and beans. -Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish; add all beans and mix well. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into beef and bean mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 933mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
BAKED GIANT WHITE BEANS WITH CABBAGE
This slow-baked bean and cabbage dish is luxurious in both taste and texture. The limas become soft and pillowy after their long, slow simmer, while releasing some of their starch into the bean broth; the cabbage sweetens over time and almost melts into the velvety broth. Baked beans with cabbage traditionally contain a ham bone or some salt pork for flavor, but I get that rich umami flavor with Parmesan rinds.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, ovenproof casserole and add the onion and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes, and stir in the cabbage and half the garlic. Cook, stirring, for another 5 minutes, until the cabbage has wilted.
- Add the beans, water, bouquet garni and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake 1 hour and add the remaining garlic; taste and adjust salt. Return to the oven and bake for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the beans are very tender and creamy. Taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve hot or warm.
Tips:
- Choosing Beans: Select high-quality dried beans, such as Great Northern or kidney beans, for a hearty texture. If using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Soaking Beans: Soaking dried beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps soften them and reduces cooking time. If short on time, use the quick-soak method: bring beans to a boil in a pot, cover, and let them sit for 1 hour before draining and rinsing.
- Aromatic Veggies: Sauteing onions, celery, and garlic in butter or olive oil adds a flavorful base to the casserole. Use fresh, crispy veggies for the best results.
- Seasoning: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A blend of salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves imparts a classic baked bean flavor. Feel free to add other herbs or spices like chili powder or smoked paprika for a unique twist.
- Canned Tomatoes: Use high-quality canned diced tomatoes for a rich tomato flavor. If using fresh tomatoes, peel and dice them before adding to the casserole.
- Bacon or Sausage: Adding bacon or sausage to the casserole adds a savory, smoky flavor. Cook the bacon or sausage until crispy and then crumble it before mixing it into the bean mixture.
- Brown Sugar or Molasses: A touch of sweetness balances the savory flavors in the casserole. Use brown sugar for a mild sweetness or molasses for a more robust flavor.
- Mustard: Dijon or yellow mustard adds a tangy zip to the casserole. It also helps to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Casserole Dish: Choose a 9x13 inch casserole dish for even cooking. Grease the dish lightly to prevent sticking.
- Cooking Time: Bake the casserole at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the type of beans used.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley or green onions over the casserole for a pop of color and freshness.
Conclusion:
Hunky Baked Beans Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners. With its combination of tender beans, aromatic vegetables, savory seasonings, and a touch of sweetness, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Feel free to experiment with different types of beans, seasonings, and add-ins to create your own unique version of this classic comfort food. Enjoy!
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