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Baked Bean Medley Recipe

This easy recipe, inspired by a preschool mom, delivers the comforting taste of homemade baked beans without the all-day cook time! Rich, hearty, and unbelievably flavorful, this molasses-sweetened medley is a family favorite. Serve alongside cornbread for a truly satisfying meal that kids and adults will adore. Get ready for a taste of 'baked all day' deliciousness in just 75 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 884 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Bean Medley

  • 0 Ground Chuck
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans, undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled OR ½ cup bacon bits
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark molasses
  • Salt, to taste (not specified with quantity)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil (amount not specified)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder OR 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

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How to Make Baked Bean Medley

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, baked beans (undrained), brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to combine.
  5. If using bacon bits, stir them in now.
  6. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  8. Serve hot with cornbread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

99 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

59g

Carbs

37g

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