Best 7 Kansas Baked Beans Recipes

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Do you find yourself craving that hearty dish of Kansas baked beans, bursting with flavors that warm your soul? From family gatherings to potlucks, this classic dish has become a beloved staple. With an array of ingredients, each contributing unique notes, achieving the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors may seem like a challenge. Fear not, for an array of recipes cater to various tastes, waiting to turn your culinary curiosities into a satisfying feast. Embrace the rich history and diversity of Kansas baked beans as we embark on an exploration of recipes that tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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KANSAS CITY BAKED BEANS RECIPE



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These baked beans get their flavor from Brisket Burnt Ends. These are the dried out tips of a smoked brisket that are perfect for this dish.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound/450 g navy beans
6 cups/1.4 L water
1 cup/240 mL​ barbecue sauce
1 cup/240 mL apple cider
1 cup/240 mL burnt ends
2 bell peppers (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
4 strips bacon
1/3 cup/80 mL dark molasses
1/4 cup/60 mL mustard
2 tablespoons/30 mL cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Soak beans for 4 hours in water, then drain.
  • Combine beans and 6 cups water in a large dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 hours on a low heat, stirring occasionally. After beans have softened, add salt and continue cooking until beans are soft enough to mash between fingers.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a skillet over medium high heat, fry bacon.
  • Remove bacon and crumble.
  • Add chopped onion and peppers to pan, saute until soft.
  • Place onion and peppers along with bacon in the Dutch oven with the beans. Add barbecue sauce, apple cider, burnt ends, molasses, mustard, and cider vinegar and cover.
  • Bake for 1 hour, remove the cover, stir, and continue baking for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 525 mg, Sugar 23 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize serves 8 to 10 as a side, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

KANSAS BAKED BEANS



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Sweet-and-spicy, 3-bean, baked beans. Substitute cayenne pepper for all or some of the chili powder if you like it spicier.

Provided by CPENDERS

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ pound bacon, diced
½ pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon, ground beef, and onion in the skillet until the bacon and ground beef are completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat, and transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Stir the white sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, barbeque sauce, mustard, molasses, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over the bacon mixture. Add the kidney beans, butter beans, and pork and beans; mix thoroughly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the liquid thickens, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1160.2 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

EASY BAKED BEANS



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My family enjoys this easy baked beans recipe with cornbread, but it also rounds out any cookout. Canned pork and beans make meal prep quick. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup cola
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

KANSAS CITY BAKED BEANS



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These beans are from a friend's recipe file--we had them with some killer barbecue and they are really good. I like the addition of the apple and the raisins--it really gives it a different flavor.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar or 1/2 cup molasses
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored & chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons golden raisins
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients and pepper in a 1/2 quart casserole. Top with bacon.
  • Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 1055.3, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 23.6, Protein 10.9

GATES & SONS KC BARBECUE BEANS



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You must have Baked Beans with BBQ ribs. I have previously posted the rub & sauce and how to put them together, here's the side dish.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (55 ounce) cans baked beans
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons your favorite barbecue rub (Gates & Sons KC Rub recipe posted on the site)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (Gates & Sons KC BBQ Sauce recipe posted on the site)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • In a cast-iron pot, combine all ingredients.
  • Cook on the grill, stirring occasionally, until hardened "crust" forms on top of beans, about 20 minutes.

KANSAS CITY SMOKEHOUSE BEANS



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Kansas City is famous for their BBQ and the Smokehouse Restaurant is a popular place to go. My sister-in-law has a recipe for beans that she calls "Smokehouse Beans" that taste just like the restaurant beans. I make them for large gatherings or half the recipe for the family. Enjoy!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
2 (40 ounce) cans pork and beans
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In frying pan, cook bacon to remove the grease, until tender, not crisp.
  • In large roasting pan or crock pot combine beans with their liquid, bacon, and the rest of the ingredients.
  • For roasting pan, bake uncovered in oven at 325 for 60 - 70 minutes. For crockpot, cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 1133.9, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 18.2, Protein 12.4

KANSAS BAKED BEANS



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Sweet-and-spicy, 3-bean, baked beans. Substitute cayenne pepper for all or some of the chili powder if you like it spicier.

Provided by CPENDERS

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ pound bacon, diced
½ pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon, ground beef, and onion in the skillet until the bacon and ground beef are completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat, and transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Stir the white sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, barbeque sauce, mustard, molasses, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over the bacon mixture. Add the kidney beans, butter beans, and pork and beans; mix thoroughly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the liquid thickens, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1160.2 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can also use a quick-soak method by boiling the beans for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them soak for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans. Some popular choices include kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, and navy beans.
  • Add some meat: If you like, you can add some cooked meat to your baked beans. Some popular choices include bacon, ham, or sausage.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes baked beans special. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of sweet and savory flavors.
  • Bake the beans low and slow: Baked beans are best when they are cooked low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and the beans to become tender.

Conclusion:

Kansas baked beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give Kansas baked beans a try.

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