Thursday, July 23, 2009

Absolutely Fabulous Baked Beans




Hello friends! I've missed you and your delicious creations, it's amazing how a few short days puts you so behind!

We had a lovely time at the Falls, which are gorgeous. The kids did amazingly well, especially on the boat ride, which was WET! Camping is a lot of fun, but it's also nice to be home.

On to the food! I haven't always been a big fan of baked beans, I used to think that they were too soupy with a bland flavor. But when I saw Paula Deen make these, I knew I was about to become a believer.

I could seriously eat these for dessert, and I would be completely satisfied. They are sweet, tangy, crispy and smoky. They come out of the oven so thick and gooey, my mouth is watering just thinking of them! You will fill up an entire 9x13 pan, so it's great for a crowd, or half it for a family side dish.

Sue and Gloria's Baked Beans
Found from Paula Deen on Foodnetwork.com

Ingredients

4 (16-ounce) cans baked beans
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup molasses
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoon yellow or brown mustard
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 (6-ounce) can french-fried onions, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In large bowl, mix together beans, pineapple, molasses, BBQ sauce, mustard, bacon, and a third of the onions. Add some salt and pepper, to taste. Pour beans in 9 by 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle remaining crushed onions and bacon on top. Cook in oven for 1 hour or until beans brown and bubble. Serve warm

29 comments:

chow and chatter said...

my daughter ate her first beans today he he

Jenn said...

This makes me want to have a bbq alll of the sudden. ;-)

Barbara Bakes said...

Oh my - these do sound like over the top beans!

Alissa said...

Oh how I love baked beans! I must try this! So glad you guys had fun on your trip!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Reeni said...

These sound delicious with the pineapple! I bet it gives it a bright flavor.

Julie said...

Wow..never heard of pineapple in baked beans. But heck, sounds like a winner to me!

♥peachkins♥ said...

I love a good baked beans! It's a nice side dish to meat at dinner

Donna-FFW said...

OK immediately bookmarked.. These sound fantastic. I am trying them for a bbq in August Im planning.. what type of Baked beans did u use? Bush, B&M, or plain? Thanks!

Melody said...

Good ole Paula knows how to take recipes to the next level. These sound awesome. Glad you are back and that you had a great vacation.

teresa said...

Hey Donna! We used the Bush's regular baked beans, and in all honesty, I don't think it matters too much. If it's a particulary runny can though, be sure to drain it a bit so they don't thin your beans out. I hope you like them!

Ingrid_3Bs said...

I've also liked baked beans but these may make a love out of me! How funny that you've been gone,too! Here I was worrying that I hadn't been around.
~ingrid

Heather S-G said...

These sound amazing...I'm definitely going to try making them this way next time~ lovin' the pineapple!

Erica said...

Glad you guys had fun! I LOVE baked beans and really like the idea of adding pineapple! I missed your posts....so glad you're back ;)

Katy ~ said...

Glad you had a good time on your vacation. I love the Falls.

I do enjoy a good pot of baked beans. Pineapple in baked beans? Why not?! I'm going to try these. I get so bored with just the plain stuff out of a can (when I don't have time to make my own from scratch) so I'll bet these will be very well received. Gotta keep my sweet tooth happy!

Creative Classroom Core said...

I love beans - so tasty and healthY!

theUngourmet said...

Glad you had a fun time!

I have been thinking about making baked bean lately to go with some BBQ. This is a terrific recipe!

Cucinista said...

Oh yes, I can see that those are the ultimate baked bean recipe. They are too good!

Anonymous said...

Wow, never thought of pineapple in baked beans before! Looks delicious! :D

Judy said...

Welcome back. Leave it to Paula to come up with another good recipe. The beans look yummy.

Pam said...

The recipe sounds really tasty - I love the added pineapple. Mmmm.

Palidor said...

I'm normally not a fan of beans, but these baked beans look so good.

sara cardon said...

That Paula Dean is one dangerous woman!! Someday I will journey to Atlanta and go to her restaurant (Lady and Sons)-- my mecca. Want to come??:)

teresa said...

heck yeah!

Kim said...

Sounds so good with the french fried onions and the pineapple. I love a great baked bean recipe. I love to put them on garlic bread : ) Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

wowee! They sure a fabulous all right!! I would LOVe these with some cornbread...and pineapple! Gorgeous!

Kathy said...

Mmmm, I saw the same show and was thinking the same thing!!! I can't wait to make these!!!

Megan said...

These must be made! And soon. :)

Aggie said...

Those look unbelievably good!!! I love baked beans...will try this recipe next time!

Kathy said...

I've made this before and it's our new favorite!!! Great minds...