Finding a flavorful side dish is easy with Big John's Beans 'N Fixin's. Simply mix canned pork and beans with quick sauces and seasonings for a tasty accompaniment...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beans and Legumes
Dried beans must be soaked overnight typically (some beans like lentils are an exception) to soften them. They can be stored (dry) for up to a year making them a great choice of stocking the pantry.
Beans are high in protein and fiber which is why they are a staple food item in so many cultures. They also make a great vegetarian alternative to meat.
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Copycat Big John's Beans 'N Fixin's
Slow Cooker Southern Black Eyed Peas
Black eyed peas are slow cooked in the traditional southern style with ham hocks (or salt pork) and onion and celery.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
5-Bean Bean Bake
Five stars for this five bean bake. It's not all about the beans, though. Bacon and onion are added for savory flavor, and ketchup and brown sugar for some sweetness.
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Chili's Black Beans
Love the black beans served at Chili's? Try this copycat version, made with only 5 ingredients.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beans & Weenies Casserole
Want to dress up a can of baked beans? Add maple syrup, mustard, and little bites of meaty hot dogs for an extra-hearty side dish.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans
Made with salt, ham hocks, sugar, water, dry pinto beans
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat El Pollo Loco Black Beans
A tasty clone recipe from the famous Mexican-style chicken restaurant chain. It's made with canned black beans, onion, yellow bell pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New Year's Black Eyed Peas with Sausage
Celebrate a New Year's tradition with this recipe made with canned black eyed peas, sausage, green chiles, and tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Black Eyed Peas with Spinach
Fresh wilted spinach is combined with black eyed peas and seasonings for a quick and low-fat side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stovetop Black-Eyed Peas
Did you know that black-eyed peas aren't peas at all? They are delicious, though - especially when spiced well and slow cooked on the stovetop with bacon, onion, and olive oil....
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Best Ever Plain Ole Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas are a staple of Southern cuisine. They're traditionally eaten with rice on New Year's Day for luck, and can be added to many dishes throughout the...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Barbecued Lima Beans
Tender lima beans are slow cooked and served in a sweet and tangy sauce. Makes a great side dish for burgers, grilled ribs or brisket, or fried chicken.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Beans for 200
When you need to cook for hundreds of people there's no time to mess around, and these baked beans with brown sugar, bacon and onions certainly don't!
Method: convection oven, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Lima Beans and Corn
The crockpot is an ingenious solution to the hassle of dried beans. Corn, celery, and onions with dried limas is a fantastic "set it and forget it" option for...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peggy Goldwater's Arizona Ranch Style Beans
Stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, these pinto beans make a stellar Southwest side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
Get ready to step up your cooking game with a classic staple: black-eyed peas. This dish marries the earthy flavors of dried peas with the smokiness of ham for New Year's...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Beans for 20 (or more)
Baked beans are always a crowd pleaser and this classic style recipe is perfect for serving a large group.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hog-Apple Baked Beans
These are some seriously next-level baked beans! Bacon, apple pie filling, and leftover BBQ turn a side dish into the main event.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hamburger Baked Beans
These beans are made extra hearty with the addition of ground beef and the homemade barbecue sauce has just the right balance of flavors.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Five Bean Casserole
Why stop at three or four beans? Five bean casserole is the way to go. With bacon, sausage, and onion, this sweet and smoky slow-cooked bean bonanza is sure to satisfy.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Boston Baked Navy Beans
Bacon, brown sugar, and molasses give the thick, pressure cooked navy bean mixture a great balance of sweet and savory.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: over 5 hours
Microwave Baked Beans
Don't tell the people stirring their pots for hours on end, but you can throw together a shockingly good side of baked beans with a few minutes and a microwave.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Texas Baked Beans
These Texas-style baked beans have triple the meaty flavor by slow cooking bacon, ham, and smoked pork in a rich tomato-ey sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Claim Jumper's Black Bean Stew
Not quite chili and not quite beans and rice, this black bean stew is in a category of its own. Call it what you will, it all works great together.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
3 Bean Casserole
A protein-packed casserole that toes the line between side dish and main course. Three types of beans, ground beef, and bacon put lesser baked bean recipes to shame.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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