17 Homemade Southern Baked Beans Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!
Published on: Mar 13, 2024
If you're craving some hearty and flavorful comfort food, look no further than this homemade southern baked beans recipe. This classic dish is a staple in southern cuisine and is the perfect addition to any backyard barbecue, potluck, or family dinner. Packed with rich and savory flavors, these baked beans are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and will leave you wanting more. So grab your apron and get ready to cook up a batch of delicious homemade southern baked beans.
No barbecue is complete without a side of Southern baked beans. These deliciously sweet and smoky beans are the perfect accompaniment to your beer can chicken. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite flavors and ingredients. Here are 20 mouth-watering recipes for Southern baked beans that will elevate your barbecue game.
Why choose just one recipe when you can have five? This Southern baked beans quintet includes five different versions of the classic side dish – from traditional to spicy, there's something for everyone. Try them all and find your favorite.
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Smoky Southern Baked Beans
Main Ingredients: Ghee, Ground Beef, Medium Onion, Green Bell Pepper
For a rich and smoky flavor, try this recipe for Southern baked beans. It calls for bacon, barbecue sauce, and a touch of liquid smoke for that signature smoky taste. These beans are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.
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Southern Baked Beans Quintet
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Chopped Onion, Garlic, Butter Beans, Red Kidney
For a true Southern experience, pair your beer can chicken with Southern baked beans and cornbread. The sweetness of the beans balances out the savory flavors of the chicken, and the cornbread adds a delicious texture to the meal.
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Southern Baked Beans & Cornbread
Main Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bacon, Medium Onion, Garlic
If you're looking for a heartier side dish, try adding sausage to your Southern baked beans. The smoky and savory flavors of the sausage pair perfectly with the sweet beans, making for a delicious and filling meal.
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Southern Baked Beans and Sausage
Main Ingredients: Pork Beans, Breakfast Sausage, Yellow Onion, Green
For a taste of nostalgia, try this recipe for Grandma's real Southern baked beans. Made with brown sugar, molasses, and bacon, these beans have that classic homemade taste that will take you back to your childhood.
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Grandma’s Real Southern Baked Beans
Main Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Bacon Pieces, Roasted Red Pepper, Cider
This recipe claims to be the very best barbecue baked beans, and we have to agree. It combines the flavors of barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and mustard for a sweet and tangy taste that will have you going back for seconds.
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The Very Best Barbecue Baked Beans
Main Ingredients: Bacon, Vidalia Onion, Garlic, Bourbon, Brewed Coffee
If you're short on time, try making your Southern baked beans in a pressure cooker. With this recipe, you can have delicious and tender beans in just 20 minutes. It's the perfect solution for a busy weeknight barbecue.
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Pressure Cooker Southern Baked Beans
Main Ingredients: Dried Navy Beans, Thick Cut Bacon, Apple Cider Vinegar
Barbecue and baked beans go hand in hand, and this recipe brings them together in one delicious dish. Made with barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, these beans have a tangy and sweet flavor that will complement your beer can chicken perfectly.
For a twist on traditional Southern baked beans, try this recipe using lima beans (also known as butter beans). These beans have a creamy and buttery texture that pairs well with the smoky flavors of the chicken.
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Southern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)
Main Ingredients: Lima Beans, Smoked Ham Hock, Water, Salt, Black Pepper
Another recipe that uses lima beans, these Southern butter beans have a rich and creamy texture that will melt in your mouth. Made with bacon and brown sugar, they have a sweet and savory flavor that will make them a hit at your barbecue.
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Southern Butter Beans
Main Ingredients: Butter Beans, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Salt, Water
Black-eyed peas are a staple in Southern cooking, and this recipe turns them into delicious baked beans. With a touch of molasses and a hint of spice, these beans are the perfect side dish for your beer can chicken.
No barbecue is complete without mac and cheese, and this Southern baked version takes it to the next level. Made with three different types of cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping, this mac and cheese will be the star of your meal.
For a more classic take on mac and cheese, try this recipe for Southern baked mac and cheese. It's made with cheddar cheese and topped with buttery Ritz crackers for a simple and delicious side dish.
If you want to add a little heat to your barbecue, try these cowboy baked beans. Made with jalapenos, bacon, and chili powder, these beans have a spicy kick that will complement the smoky flavors of your beer can chicken.
For a boozy twist on traditional baked beans, try this recipe for bourbon peach BBQ baked beans. The sweet and tangy flavors of the bourbon and peaches add a unique and delicious flavor to the beans.
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Cowboy Baked Beans
Main Ingredients: Beans, Pork And Beans, Yellow Onions, Yellow Mustard
Candied yams are a classic side dish in Southern cuisine, and this recipe turns them into delicious baked beans. Made with brown sugar, butter, and marshmallows, these yams have a sweet and gooey texture that will make them a hit at your barbecue.
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Bourbon Peach BBQ Baked Beans.
Main Ingredients: Thick Cut Bacon, Cannellini Beans, Pinto Beans
If you want to add some greens to your meal, try these Southern-style green beans. Cooked with bacon and onions, these green beans have a savory and smoky flavor that will pair perfectly with your beer can chicken.
Collard greens are another Southern staple, and this recipe turns them into a delicious side dish for your barbecue. Cooked with bacon and white wine, these greens have a rich and savory flavor that will complement your beer can chicken.
Corn pudding is a popular side dish in Southern cooking, and this recipe turns it into a delicious and creamy baked dish. Made with corn, cheese, and bacon, this corn pudding will be a crowd-pleaser at your next barbecue.
Ingredients You'll Need
Canned Beans
The star of this dish is, of course, the beans. For this recipe, we recommend using canned white beans such as navy or Great Northern beans. These beans are perfect for baking as they hold their shape and texture well, and their mild flavor allows them to soak up all the delicious flavors of the sauce.
Bacon
Nothing adds flavor quite like bacon. It adds a smoky and savory element to the dish that compliments the sweetness of the sauce. We recommend using thick-cut bacon and cutting it into small pieces before cooking.
Onion and Garlic
To add depth and flavor to the dish, we'll be using onion and garlic. Sautéing these aromatics in bacon fat will infuse them with rich flavor and create a delicious base for the sauce.
Sauce Ingredients
The sauce is what takes these baked beans to the next level. It's a combination of ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. These ingredients create a sweet and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with the smoky bacon and hearty beans.
Instructions
1. Cook the Bacon and Aromatics
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until they become soft and fragrant.
2. Make the Sauce
In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the onions and garlic and stir to combine.
3. Add the Beans
Drain and rinse the canned beans and add them to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat the beans in the sauce and let them simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
4. Bake the Beans
Transfer the beans to a baking dish and top with the cooked bacon. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until the beans are hot and bubbly.
Enjoy!
Serve these delicious homemade southern baked beans as a side dish or as the main attraction. They pair perfectly with grilled meats, cornbread, and coleslaw. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite and will have everyone asking for seconds. So go ahead and indulge in some homemade southern comfort food.
