Best 7 Light Three Bean Casserole Recipes

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"Light Three Bean Casserole" is a healthier version of the classic dish that uses nutritious ingredients and light cooking methods to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight dinner option or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this recipe combines the goodness of three types of beans, creamy sauce, and a crispy topping to create a delicious and satisfying meal. With its vibrant textures and flavors, this lightened-up casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THREE BEAN CASSEROLE



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My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son joined the operation. When our church cookbook was revised a couple years ago, this recipe was included among the favorites. -Georgia Hennings, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine beans; set aside. In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; drain. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet; mix well. Stir beef mixture into beans. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

THREE BEAN POTLUCK CASSEROLE



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This a great dish for a crowd--it can be doubled or tripled. Ingredients can be kept on hand and preparation is simple and fast! Also can be made in slow cooker.

Provided by THREADS321

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, break into medium pieces and set aside. In same skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain fat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon/beef mixture in a large bowl and stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard, baked beans, kidney beans (with liquid) and butter beans (with liquid). Mix well.
  • Spoon casserole mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1497.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

THREE BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is a quick and easy dish, great for potlucks or picnics. It is a delicious combination of hearty ingredients, and I have always been asked for the recipe when I serve this dish.

Provided by NEWPORT29

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound beef frankfurters, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the frankfurters, pork and beans, butter beans, chili beans, onion, sugar, oregano and vinegar. Mix all together and pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until cooked through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1246.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

LIGHT THREE-BEAN CASSEROLE



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"This recipe came from a family reunion of mostly Mennonites. It is over 30 years old," Jane Bone shares from Cape Coral, Florida. "You can choose different beans, according to your family's tastes, but keep the pork and beans as a base. I often take a big pot of these to large gatherings or pitch-in-suppers, and everyone enjoys them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bacon strips, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 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 cup ketchup
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute green pepper and onion until tender., Combine the beans in a large bowl. Gently stir in pepper mixture and bacon. Stir in the ketchup, pimientos, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until combined., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THREE BEAN CASSEROLE



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You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion.

Provided by VeggiesByCandlelight

Categories     Beans

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 lb bulk pork sausage or 3/4 lb homemade sausage
3/4 lb ground beef
1 lb Little Smokies sausage
2 stalks celery, sliced or 1 cup sliced celery
1 medium onions, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped onion
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (21 ounce) cans baked beans (any variety)
15 ounces butter beans, drained
15 ounces kidney beans, drained
2 cups ketchup
4 tablespoons ground mustard
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/16 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a 10 inch skillet, add the sausage, ground beef, celery, onion, and garlic and cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • In a a 3½ - 6 quart slow cooker, combine the meat mixture and remaining ingredients. Cover & cook on low heat setting 5-6 hours.
  • Turn off the slow-cooker, let it's contents cool, and transfer to the refrigerator (the flavors really meld over-night).
  • The next day cook in the slow-cooker, on low heat setting, another 2 hours.
  • Serve & Enjoy!

HOT THREE-BEAN CASSEROLE



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I came across this receipe in the Potluck Cookbook. It sounds really good and I can't wait to make it.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped tomato
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • Add remaining ingredients except green beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until green beans are just tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 520.5, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.8

THREE-BEAN CASSEROLE



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You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion. And so it is with this terrific three-bean recipe that's perfect for potlucks and other gatherings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bulk pork sausage
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (21 oz each) baked beans (any variety)
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) lima or butter beans, drained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons honey or packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients in ungreased 3-quart casserole. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 1/3 cups), Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality canned beans for the best flavor and texture. Look for beans that are firm and not mushy.
  • Rinse the beans well before using to remove any excess starch and salt.
  • Use a variety of beans to add different flavors and textures to the casserole. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and white beans.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped onions, bell peppers, or corn.
  • Use a flavorful cheese that will melt well, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Three-bean casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover beans, and it can also be made with fresh or frozen beans. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, three-bean casserole is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give three-bean casserole a try.

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