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Baked Beans With 5 Kinds Of Beans Recipe

This recipe, passed down through generations, delivers a mouthwatering baked bean experience! A symphony of five different beans, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, sweet and savory sauce. Customize the sweetness to your liking with adjustable brown sugar, mustard, and maple syrup. Get ready for the most comforting and delicious baked beans you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 321.2 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Baked Beans With 5 Kinds Of Beans

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Ingredients for Baked Beans With 5 Kinds Of Beans

  • Pork And Beans In Tomato Sauce
  • Great Northern Beans
  • Butter Beans
  • Light Kidney Beans
  • Dark Red Kidney Beans
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (add more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • Maple Syrup

How to Make Baked Beans With 5 Kinds Of Beans

  1. Cook 4 slices bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  2. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in reserved bacon grease until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, combine: 1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, and 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans (drained and rinsed).
  4. Add the cooked and crumbled bacon and sautéed onions.
  5. Stir in: 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (add more to taste), 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup or karo syrup (adjust to your preference).
  6. Mix thoroughly, ensuring the brown sugar dissolves.
  7. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 90 minutes, or until beans are tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Stir halfway through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

22g

Carbs

12g

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