Jessica Donovan
@culinaryjessica
Savory 4-Bean Baked Beans
This hearty 4-Bean Baked Beans recipe combines a variety of beans with savory bacon and a sweet, tangy sauce, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings. It's easy to prepare and packed with flavor!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:12
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings16
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can, drained
- 8 ounces, cut into small pieces
- 1 large, chopped
- 2 cloves, chopped
- 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory 4-Bean Baked Beans.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a 2-quart casserole dish, mix together the drained pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, and lima beans, creating a hearty base.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté the bacon, onion, and garlic until the bacon turns a delightful golden brown, which should take about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Be sure to drain any excess grease to keep the dish light.
Step 5
Next, whisk in the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, molasses, and dry mustard, allowing the mixture to simmer for around 20 minutes.
Step 6
This step melds the flavors beautifully.
Step 7
Once the sauce is ready, pour it over the bean medley in the casserole dish, stirring gently to ensure every bean is coated in that savory goodness.
Step 8
Cover the dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven, letting it bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Step 9
You'll know it's done when the beans are bubbling and radiating warmth, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Step 10
Enjoy this comforting dish that brings a taste of home to your table.