You don't have to wait for the summer barbecue to get your bean fix. Enjoy baked beans all year round!
The Best Baked Beans Recipes
Three-Bean Baked Beans
I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I’m always asked to bring my special beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio
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Baked Beans with Bacon
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys eating these baked beans with cornbread, but they also round out any meal. Canned pork and beans make preparation easy. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 293 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 793mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein.
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Tangy Baked Beans
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Different, delicious and sized exactly right for two people, this easy, breezy home-style side dish is sure to please!—Dean Copeland, Ochlocknee, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 213 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat.
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Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 285 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 860 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein.
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Smoky Baked Beans
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe, full of campfire flavor. A variation on colorful calico beans, it’ll make a delightful side dish with many of your favorite entrees. —Lynne German, Cumming, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 244 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.
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Homemade Baked Beans
Total Time
4 hours 50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These hearty homemade baked 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 and Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 154 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein.
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Baked Beans Mole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My son and husband love this hearty side dish. It's quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate, chili and honey mingle to create a rich, savory flavor that's not too spicy and not too sweet. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 284 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 989mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.
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Boston Baked Beans
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 385 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.
9/16
Barbecue Baked Beans
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always choose this family recipe for Fourth of July or any picnic because it's a meaty twist on everyday baked beans, and it has a nice sweetness. —Wendy Hodorowski, Bellaire, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 323 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 970mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.
10/16
Maple Baked Beans
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since my husband raises hogs and my parents produce maple syrup, this recipe is a natural for me! I usually prepare maple baked beans just for us during the winter. In summer, I'll often make it for family picnics and get-togethers. —Cindy Huitema, Dunnville, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 280 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein.
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Tangy Baked Seven Beans
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
18 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 369 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 1126mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein.
12/16
Best Ever Beans and Sausage
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of copies of the recipe! — Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 316 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein.
13/16
Baked Beans with Pineapple
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
30 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This marvelous recipe is a staple at our neighborhood's annual barbecue. —J. Hindson, Victoria, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 266 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein.
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Instant Pot Baked Beans
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite—now everyone's happy! —Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 238 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein.
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Sweet N Sour Beans
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
20 servings (1/2 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It’s easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 210 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 529 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein.
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Western-Style Beef and Beans
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty, crowd-pleasing dish doesn't take long to make but tastes as if it simmered all day. With bread and a salad, it's an entree. —Jolene Lopez, Wichita, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 405 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1777mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein.