Best 8 Sweet Salty Baked Beans Recipes

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Sweet and salty baked beans are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for cookouts, picnics, or potlucks, and they can also be served as a side dish with grilled or fried chicken or pork. Whether you prefer a sweet or salty flavor profile, there are many different recipes to choose from. The best recipe for sweet and salty baked beans will depend on your personal preferences. Some recipes use brown sugar or molasses for sweetness, while others use ketchup or barbecue sauce. Some recipes also include bacon, ham, or sausage for a savory flavor. No matter what your preferences are, you are sure to find a sweet and salty baked beans recipe that you will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEANS RECIPE - SWEET, TANGY, & EASY!



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Popular at picnics and potlucks, this baked beans recipe is sweet and tangy, and just watch those beans disappear. Everyone loves them!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Sides & Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (48 oz). great Northern beans, (rinsed and drained)
1 can (15.25 oz.) butter beans, (rinsed and drained)
2 cups finely diced yellow onion ((about 2 medium onions))
6 oz. sliced bacon, ( cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 ½ cups ketchup
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
⅓ cup molasses
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Add beans, onion, and bacon to a 9×13-inch baking dish; mix.
  • In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, molasses, mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour over bean mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
  • Place beans in oven and bake for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 47 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

SWEET & SALTY BAKED BEANS



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Here is a super-good and easy to make baked bean recipe, one that I make quite often in the colder months

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans
1/3 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 1-qt baking dish.
  • In a skillet cook bacon until crisp; drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
  • In the same skillet saute green pepper in drippings until tender; set aside.
  • Drain 1 can of beans.
  • In a bowl combine both cans beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard and sauteed green pepper.
  • Transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with bacon.

SWEET AND SALTY GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1-inch-long piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
1-inch-long piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Stir the soy sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Toss the green beans with the sugar-soy mixture in a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and continue to cook until the beans are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • 2. Uncover and add the ginger and vinegar. Continue to cook, tossing, until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and is coating the green beans and the beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with the sesame oil and toss well. Serve warm.

SWEET AND SMOKY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 strips thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slivers
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans great northern or kidney beans, drained and rinsed in a colander
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 tablespoon liquid smoke, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 5 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustards, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Simmer the beans, uncovered, until rich and thickly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Alternatively, place the baked beans in a deep baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Add salt, pepper, or any other ingredient to taste.

SWEET-AND-SOUR BAKED BEANS



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This recipe has proven to be a great standby for parties, barbecues and potlucks. I especially like it because I can keep all the ingredients on hand for last-minute preparation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 18-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sliced bacon
4 large onions, sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (16 ounces each) New England-style baked beans, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add onions, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard to drippings; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beans and bacon. , Pour into an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

THE BEST SWEET & SOUR BAKED BEANS



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This is my absolute favorite baked beans recipe - I didn't like them until I tasted this. It is my aunt's - a family favorite! When I can't find limas in a can, I use a frozen package. We also make this vegetarian by omitting the bacon.

Provided by Mary Anne

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 onions, chopped
8 slices bacon, fried & crumbled
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vinegar
2 (16 ounce) cans butter beans
1 (16 ounce) can lima beans
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans (use vegetarian baked beans if making vegetarian version of this recipe)

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble.
  • Add onions to grease and add sugar, mustard, salt, and vinegar.
  • Cover and cook on stovetop for 20 minutes.
  • Drain all beans except pork and beans.
  • Add beans to cooked mixture and pour into a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350°F for one hour.
  • Remove from oven and top with crumbled bacon.

AUNT NANCY'S BAKED BEANS



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A wonderfully rich and flavorful dish that leaves people coming back asking for more! I usually make this for family functions in honor of my Aunt Nancy (it was her recipe) and people always ask for the recipe.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ pound bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dark molasses
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place bacon in the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Discard all drippings.
  • Add baked beans, kidney beans, butter beans, onion, brown sugar, white sugar, ketchup, molasses, and dry mustard to the beef. Add bacon and mix all ingredients together. Transfer to a 9x13-inch aluminum pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 463.8 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your baked beans a more complex flavor and texture. Great options include kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans.
  • Add some sweetness: Brown sugar, maple syrup, or molasses are all great ways to add a touch of sweetness to your baked beans. If you want a healthier option use coconut sugar.
  • Add some smokiness: Smoked paprika, liquid smoke, or even a piece of smoked bacon can add a delicious smoky flavor to your baked beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless ways to customize your baked beans. Try adding different spices, herbs, or vegetables to see what you like best.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover beans. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a baked bean recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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