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Peppy Pork N Beans

Submitted by: Lee Deneau 
'I like to serve this saucy baked bean dish at cookouts,' shares Lee Deneau. 'Pepperoni adds a fun twist to canned baked beans. With grilled meat and potato salad, I have a great summer meal,' adds the Lansing, Michigan cook. 

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White Beans with Rigatoni

Submitted by: Carol Gaus 
'My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta,' shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. 'This quick-to-fix recipe makes a wonderful after-work meal served with whole wheat rolls and a salad with light vinaigrette dressing.' 

Brown Sugar Baked Beans

Submitted by: Debra Hogenson 
If you must be stingy with salt, you're sure to appreciate this flavor-rich bean dish. 'These beans are well-received by folks who love hot and spicy foods and those with a more conservative palate, too,' writes Debra Hogenson of Brewster, Minnesota. 'It's requested for all our family reunions.' 

German Baked Beans

Submitted by: Mary Nieburger 
Canned baked beans never tasted so good! Mary Nieburger of Laughlin, Nevada dresses them up in style with sauerkraut, apple sauce and brown sugar. 'These beans are always requested for the monthly dinners at our senior center,' she says. 

Maple Baked Beans

Submitted by: Susan Baxter 
Susan Baxter from Morgantown, Indiana jazzes up cans of beans with maple syrup and just a dash of cinnamon for a unique taste twist. This sweet saucy side dish is a snap to fix in the microwave, so it's handy to add to summertime menus. 

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Old Settlers' Baked Beans

Submitted by: Kathy Schulz 
My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for lunch the next day. We have a 4-year-old son, and this is the only way we can get him to even touch beans! 

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Saucy Lima Beans

Submitted by: Jeanne Easterly 
This side dish was always a staple at my grandmother's delicious dinners when I was a child. It has continued to be a favorite for my entire family. 

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Bebop Baked Beans

Submitted by: Judy Nix 
Timeless baked beans are still favorites at picnics and casual gatherings, just like they were back in the '50s. For my theme party, I jazzed up canned pork and beans with bacon, green pepper and barbecue sauce. It's a simple recipe with down-home taste. -Judy Nix, Toccoa, Georgia 

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Creole Butter Beans

Submitted by: Grace Malone 
This is a fantastic way to prepare butter beans, which are full of nutrition and low in fat, advises Grace Malone of Lafayette, Colorado. It's great as a side but filling enough to be the main course. 

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Salsa Red Beans N Rice

Submitted by: Diane Harrison 
Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an ideal accompaniment to Mexican-style entrees but can also be served as a meatless main dish for a light meal. 'This is a family favorite,' relates Diane. 
 
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