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Must-Have Baked Beans For Your Next Family Gathering

At all of our family gatherings throughout the year it has always been Grandpa who would request that we have these Pennsylvania Dutch baked beans. At first, we weren’t very excited – he was the only one who had tried baked beans this way before, so of course he knew they were going to be delicious. But the rest of us didn’t, and we thought it wouldn’t be anything too spectacular.

But Grandpa had made up his mind – so, baked beans it was. And we were all thrilled to find out these tasted so good! I don’t think we’ve had any leftovers – and I think this tradition has been going on for at least 15 years now. I think it’s safe to say we have a winner here. And that’s coming from someone who usually just skips the baked beans!

Whenever we bring these out at the family gatherings, the pan is emptied right out! We’ve learned to make a huge batch since we know now that people are going to want to have seconds (and thirds). Funny how even the picky eaters have always been crazy about these!

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Quick Tip: You could also make this with lima beans.

Not your ordinary baked beans… these are way more delicious!

Are you a baked bean lover? I know that I certainly am. I love making and eating baked beans because making this wonderful side dish is super easy. I like to change things up in my baked bean making. Sometimes, you just want an extra zip in your beans and your this recipe does just that. You’ll find a bit of spiciness in these baked beans as well as the sweet flavor of country apples. My taste buds went crazy over the robust flavor of these beans and I think yours will, too.

Don’t worry, these beans aren’t much different from the traditional baked beans that you are used to. They still contain many of the classic ingredients that we all know and love. They are super rich and tangy – and the apples bring just enough flavors to take these to the next level. No need to fret, though! There’s no way you can call these beans “fruity”!

Plus, these baked beans are very easy to make. You just mix your fixins’ together and bake. That’s it! Soon, you’ll have a hot and bubbling pan of delicious baked beans on your picnic table. Yum!

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Quick Tip: These beans pair well with picnic foods such as hamburgers, hotdogs, and grilled chicken.

If You Haven’t Tried This Yet, You’ve Been Missing Out!

I am a big fan of macaroni meals, especially mac and cheese. It’s such an easy way to prepare a meal for your family, isn’t it? The kids love it, and there is that ooey, gooey cheese thing going on. I also love baked beans so I was very excited when my friend told me about a recipe that was combining these two comfort foods. How come I had never thought of this before? I’m sure the dish has been around for ages, but for some reason it has never crossed my path and I was completely unaware of this yummy concoction.

I’m not sure where mac and beans are coming from, but if I had to guess, I would say it’s a Southern invention. All the most delicious dishes always seem to come from the South! Do correct me if I’m wrong!

This is such a simple recipe and you can easily make different variations of it. So far I’ve only tried it “as is” – I really didn’t think it needed any tweaks at all, for me it was perfect!

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Quick Tip: Use your favorite cheese for this, or change them each time for new flavors.

As a young girl, there was a side dish that my mother would always make for Sunday dinners and holidays: her world famous baked beans. I loved eating these zesty little guys! The sauce that covered the beans was so good! When it cooked in the oven, it would caramelize and have the perfect amount of sweet and savory flavor. I couldn’t imagine having a big dinner without mom’s baked beans. As the years went by, and I got married, mom shared her recipe with me and now I make it for my family. Everyone absolutely loves it just like I did when I was growing up.

Recently, I came across another fabulous recipe for baked beans on The Pioneer Woman’s website. At first, I thought, “why use another recipe when my mom’s version is already perfect?” But then, i saw the layers of bacon that Rhee Drummond lines her baked beans with and I was SOLD.

Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

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Quick Tip: Trying using precooked bacon to save yourself some time!

If you want something with a little Mexican or Tex-Mex flavor that is tasty but a bit outside the usual options, this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a good choice. It’s also really easy to put together.

Is this “traditional”? Well, no, I don’t think you can call it that, but I do like the flavor, and sometimes, you have to be a bit creative and go in a non-traditional direction to keep things interesting and get out of a food rut. And I know that some traditionalists may frown a bit on the “dash of this, can of that” style of cooking, but it is a quick and easy way to mix things up a bit and make a hearty meal. Suffice it to say that I will be breaking out my Crock-Pot for this again.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Yummy Healthy Easy

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Quick tip: Use rotisserie chicken to make this even faster!

Why settle for just canned beans, when you can make something like these Home-Style Cheesy Baked Beans with a nice blend of beans, cheddar, and bacon?  It’s easy to make and bakes in about an hour.

Hey, I know that there’s a reason why those canned baked beans and pork & beans are so popular by themselves.  They certainly make for a nice quick side when you’re in an extreme rush or are in a setting where cooking anything super-fancy isn’t necessarily an option (I have been on a few camping trips in my day, believe it or not).  But if you are at home and have a little time for the oven to work its magic, why settle just for what is in a can, when you can make something so much more flavor rich (not to mention vitamin- and fiber-rich)–and make it so easily as this?

Recipe and photo courtesy of A Spectacled Owl

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