Best 10 Spiced Up Boring Old Baked Beans Recipes

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Baked beans are a classic comfort food, but they can easily become boring if you're not careful. If you're looking to add some excitement to your next batch of baked beans, there are plenty of ways to spice them up. From adding a variety of herbs and spices to using different types of beans, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious and unique dish. So if you're ready to take your baked beans to the next level, read on for some tips and recipes that will help you create a dish that everyone will love.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BAKED BEANS



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Tangy and sweet old-fashioned baked beans with a little jalapeno. They're easy to make and great at a BBQ, hamburger night, a picnic, etc. My husband's favorite semi-homemade recipe. Says the sweetness and fire create a super depth of flavor. It's not strong enough to overwhelm the sweet home-style of baked beans.

Provided by Katherine Wright

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, or more to taste, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon mustard powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat to render some fat, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir onion into the rendered fat and cook until the bacon is crisp and the onion is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, minced jalapeno pepper, chili powder, and mustard powder together in a large bowl; add bacon mixture and stir. Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the liquid has thickened, 45 to 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 695.3 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

SPICY NOT-BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon hot sauce, mild to spicy, eyeball it
1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palmful, eyeball it
2 lemons, juiced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 small red or green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 seedless cucumber, chopped
2 handfuls (1/3 to 1/2 cup) flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 cans butter beans, rinsed and drained well
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, hot sauce, cumin, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil in a bowl then add the chopped vegetables, parsley, and beans. Toss salad to coat in dressing and season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill up to 3 days.

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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This one is great for impressing non-cookers because it is really easy to make.

Provided by SNOWPRINCESS8301

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups water
2 cups dried navy beans
8 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Bring 10 cups water and navy beans to a boil in a large pot; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Stir bacon, onion, brown sugar, molasses, and salt into the water.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours.
  • Stir 3 cups water into the mixture. Continue cooking until beans are tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 416.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

SWEET AND SPICY BAKED BEANS



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This recipe is a hit with guests and family. It's sweet, simple and delicious, and someone always asks for the recipe. -Elliot Wesen, Arlington, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup spicy barbecue sauce
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed, divided
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in half the onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and bacon. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10 mg cholesterol, Sodium 860 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46 g carbohydrate, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 7 g protein.

SPICED UP BORING OLD BAKED BEANS



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Baked Beans are very good for you but pretty boring straight out of a tin so i like to simply give them some flavor

Provided by hard62

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 2 Slices of Toast With Beans, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (220 g) can baked beans
1/2 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons steak sauce or 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Steps:

  • Cook on in a pan for a couple of minutes until soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer to thicken the sauce to your liking.
  • Serve with Toast.

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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Deliciously thick, sweet, smoky and savory, these from-scratch Old Fashioned Baked Beans are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
8 ounces thick cut bacon (, diced)
1 medium yellow onion (, finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place the dried beans in a pot of water covered by a few inches of water and let soak overnight. Drain the beans, place them back in the pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour, then drain, reserving the liquid. See NOTE.
  • In a Dutch oven or other oven-proof pot fry the bacon until crispy then add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean water and the beans.Bring everything to a simmer for a minute or two to heat it up. In the meantime preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Transfer the Dutch oven with the lid on to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened, removing the lid during the last 20-30 minutes to help the sauce thicken. NOTE: If at any point during the cooking process too much liquid evaporates and the beans get dry, add a little more of the reserved bean water. The beans themselves can vary from batch to batch and you may end up either needing to add more liquid if the beans are too dry or you may need to bake the beans longer with the lid off if there is too much liquid. Adjust as needed.Add more salt the pepper to taste.Serve immediately or let cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • SLOW COOKER METHOD: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then pour everything into the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender. Open the lid for the last 30 minutes or longer until the sauce has thickened. If the beans are too thick at any point and too much liquid has evaporated, stir in a little extra water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1196 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAT'S SPICY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 tablespoon Neely's Dry Rub Seasoning
1 pound dried small white navy beans, rinsed and picked over
8 cups water
1 cup dark beer
1 cup Neely's Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup mild molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Dash hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft. Stir in the chili powder. Add the dry rub, beans, water, beer, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire, soy sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a low simmer. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve in a bowl or straight from the pot.

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.

SPICED UP SOYA BEANS



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I love my soya beans! I can only get the frozen type which are ready shelled. This makes them a great little side dish and if served cold go great with a cold beer.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

450 g frozen soybeans
500 ml water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon chili flakes

Steps:

  • Cook the soya beans in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the salt, chilli powder and fry for a further 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
  • Tip in the beans and toss well in the seasoning. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.9, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1183.1, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 9.6

SPICY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     casseroles, project, side dish

Time 9h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup dried cannellini beans
1/2 cup dried Great Northern or navy beans
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 pound smoked slab bacon, in 1/2-by-1-inch nuggets
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes
4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 bay leaf
Grated rind of 1 orange
1/2 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar, or more, to taste
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place all beans in a bowl, cover with water to a depth of 2 inches, add thyme and soak at least 4 hours.
  • Heat a heavy 3-quart casserole. Add cumin seeds, and cook, stirring, until they dance around and smell toasty. Remove them.
  • Add the oil, onion, carrot and bacon to casserole, and saute over medium heat 10 minutes, until the bacon is golden. Stir in the jalapeno, garlic and toasted cumin seeds.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Drain beans, and add them along with the canned and fresh tomatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, bay leaf, orange rind and crushed peppercorns. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, and add 3 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a slow simmer. Place in the oven, and cook 2 hours.
  • Add vinegar and salt to taste. Return to the oven 2 1/2 hours longer, until the liquid has been absorbed but the beans are still moist. Adjust seasonings, adding more vinegar and salt if needed. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Upgrade Canned Beans: Elevate canned beans by rinsing and draining them thoroughly. This removes excess sodium and starch, resulting in a cleaner flavor and texture.
  • Sizzle Up Aromatics: Sauté aromatic vegetables like onions, garlic, and celery in a little oil until softened. This aromatic base adds depth and flavor to the beans.
  • Enhance with Herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano bring a vibrant touch to the dish. Stir them in towards the end of cooking to preserve their delicate flavors.
  • Spice It Up: Add a touch of heat and intrigue with spices like cumin, chili powder, or paprika. Adjust the quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Sweeten with Brown Sugar: A hint of brown sugar balances the tangy tomatoes and adds a subtle sweetness to the beans.
  • Garnish with Freshness: Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or cilantro over the beans for a pop of color and freshness.

Conclusion:

Transforming ordinary baked beans into a culinary delight is a cinch with these simple yet effective tips. Experiment with various flavor combinations, herbs, and spices to create a dish that suits your palate. Whether served as a main course or a hearty side, these jazzed-up baked beans will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. So, grab your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a flavor-filled journey with these revamped baked beans!

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