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Ultimate Baked Beans

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"This recipe uses a variety of beans, including butter beans. It is always a hit at family gatherings. This dish may be made a day ahead and refrigerated. You may also add brown sugar to make it sweeter if you wish. Enjoy!" — luvs2bake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown; drain. Reserve 3 strips whole, crumble remainder and set aside. Add the mushrooms and onions; cook until tender.
In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, mushrooms, onion, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Scoop bean mixture into prepared casserole dish. Place 2 or 3 strips of bacon on top of the bean mixture, if desired.
Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven until thick and bubbly, about 2 hours.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 13, 2003

This is a terrific recipe. It is ALWAYS a crowd pleaser. Tastes out of this world and it's always requested again and again as a "bring along" at potlucks.

—ITSLORI

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 07, 2006

Although not terribly bad, this recipe was definately NOT a hit with my family. I was the only one who ate the most (I hate to waste). Anyone who tried it, had one taste, and the rest stayed on their plate, and went into the garbage. I love how the recipe sounded, but the end result was just so-so.

—CW2

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May 14, 2006

This was the best baked recipe that I have ever tried... I didn't cook them very long in the oven. About 1 hr and they were warm and delicious. I made them a second time and cooked them too long (@ 2 hrs)and the beans got dry.

—hotpocket

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Aug 20, 2006

My husband gets mad when I try new baked bean recipes since he already has a favorite, but when I made this one I hit a home run out of the park!! I made to recipe except for I omitted the mushrooms. This is a great recipe! Just when I thought I would never find another baked bean recipe I liked better than my standby I did! Thanks for the post!

—Butterfly Flutterby

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Feb 03, 2011

My boyfriend loves baked beans so I tried these out for him. They were amazing. I added an extra quarter cup of brown sugar and a quarter cup of honey becuase it was out on the counter. My boyfriend couldn't stop raving about them. I will definetly make again.

—lori2331

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Aug 10, 2010

My wife's family loved this dish. The only change is that I omitted the mushrooms and added some ground beef. I added the onions to the ground beef while browning. I increased all other ingredients to make up for the added gound beef. I used a slow cooker which turned out absolutely wonderful and will be making this again many times over!

—scbett57

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Apr 08, 2006

These are the BEST baked beans I have ever had. There is nothing to compare to these. Everybody always raves about them when I make them. They are are true hit!

—Jeannie

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Sep 08, 2009

This bean dish was excellent! I made it for my husband's birthday party and it got rave reviews by everyone and was asked for the recipe. Will definately use again.

—fritzter

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Nutrition

Calories
283 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
38.9 g
13%

Cholesterol
19 mg
6%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Fiber
6.4 g
25%

Protein
10.5 g
21%

Sodium
940 mg
38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ultimate Baked Beans

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 283
Calories from Fat: 91

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
** Cholesterol 19mg 6 %
Sodium 940mg 38 %
** Potassium 350mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.9g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 25 %
Protein 10.5g 21 %
** Sugars 17.7g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 21 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.