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
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Baked Beans for 200
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
Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
Garlic and red pepper flakes give bean sprouts a pop of flavor while keeping them subtle enough to go with any sort of seared meat or seafood.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Navajo Corn Cakes
Made with corn, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, milk, sour cream, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooked Asparagus
This is a great way to cook fresh asparagus that isn't as tender to cook by other methods. It's perfect for those thicker stalks, just be sure to trim off the tough woody ends.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Slow Cooker Cooked Cabbage
See how easy it is to cook cabbage in the crock pot with this simple recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cabbage and Noodles (Haluski)
Haluski is made with just four ingredients and is great with sour cream or cottage cheese and makes a perfect compliment to sausage or kielbasa.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Baked Beans
Cajun baked beans, with their smoky, spicy flavor, are sure to be a hit at your next cookout.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn
If you think corn is destined to be boring and uninspired, think again. This thick, creamy, and slightly sweetened Southern-style corn proves that a side dish can be a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
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
Roaster Oven Corn on the Cob
Placing the corn on a rack in the roaster oven over the water steams the corn instead of boiling it making it more tender and flavorful.
Method: roaster oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brussels Sprouts Marinated In Italian Dressing
Cooking Brussels sprouts so they're tender but still firm is half the battle; the other half is adding in some perky flavors like this fresh dill and...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Tempura Cauliflower
A crispy batter on the outside and tender veggie inside. Cauliflower makes an easy vegetable tempura.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Sichuan Sweet & Sour Cabbage
You might be used to sweet and sour chicken or pork, but how about cabbage? It makes a killer side dish, deeply flavored from sesame and chili oil.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Curtido Salvadoreno (El Salvador)
Blanched cabbage and grated carrots dressed in a tangy blend of brown sugar and vinegar make a delightful complement to savory pupusa pancakes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage
If you're looking to add a pop of color to a meal, you can't do much better than purple cabbage. This recipe manages to bring the sweet and sour flavor along with the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jack Daniel's Baked Beans
A little bit of whiskey enhances the smoky flavor of these saucy baked beans. A must-have side dish for your next barbecue.
Method: 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
Brie and Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for brie and Brussels sprouts is a delicious way to enjoy these two simple ingredients. The Brussels sprouts are steamed until tender, then coated in a creamy brie...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Beans for 50
Baked beans are the quintessential picnic and backyard barbecue food. If you are entertaining a large group, this recipe will serve about 50 people
Method: oven
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
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
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
Middle Eastern Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage
A Mediterranean alternative to beef stuffed cabbage rolls. Simmer the vegetarian stuffed leaves in tomato sauce with basil and cinnamon and you're ready to...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Sauerkraut
All you really need is cabbage, salt, and a bit of patience for some homemade sauerkraut. Great in a variety of German-style dishes.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Harvard Carrots
This recipe combines cooked carrots with a simple glaze of sugar, cornstarch, and apple cider vinegar. Quick and easy, it makes a flavorful side perfect for weeknight dinners.
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat Cheesy Cauliflower
This dish is low in fat and calories, but it is still packed with flavor. You will love how cheesy and delicious this cauliflower side dish is.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Glazed Belgian Carrots
These butter and honey glazed carrots are simple enough that you'll always have the ingredients on hand. Might just be a tasty way to save dinner one day.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Ginger glazed carrots are a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your side dish. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Braised Cauliflower With Garlic
Cauliflower browned in butter, simmered in a garlicky broth, and topped with fresh parsley leaves boring, steamed cauliflower in the dust.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
German Cauliflower Souffle
What a great way to serve cauliflower, nestled in a cheesy souffle! Simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, this veggie side dish may just upstage the main...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Bean Sprouts
Who knew bean sprouts could pull off such a sophisticated look? Dress them up with some cheese and breadcrumbs, and you'll have a delicious side dish that's happy to steal the...
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Carrots
Carrots are packed with nutrients, including fiber, Vitamin A, and potassium. Cinnamon, butter, and sugar dress these up so you forget you are eating veggies.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Lidia's Skillet Asparagus
Meet skillet asparagus: steamed in a pan with butter, sprinkled with salt and topped with melty Parmigiano-Reggiano for a side worthy of a steak.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cauliflower Vichyssoise
Looking for a cool way to chill out in the kitchen? This cauliflower vichyssoise is not just a soup; it's a refreshing escape from the ordinary.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Old Fashioned Fried Corn
Fried corn is a traditional southern food but you don't have to be a southerner to love it. This recipe uses fresh corn that is mixed into a batter and fried in bacon grease...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven Orange-Glazed Carrots
Oven-roasting the carrots in a sweet butter sauce gives them a caramelized-like glaze.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Delicious Scalloped Corn
Sweet and creamy baked corn goodness mixed with Jiffy cornbread, perfect for any family dinner. Ready in just an hour, this dish is pure comfort.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grand Marnier Glazed Carrots
Carrots are glazed with a sweet and orange-y sauce, made even more special with a splash of Grand Marnier.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli Lima Bean Casserole
Broccoli lima bean casserole combines thawed frozen broccoli and lima beans with creamy mushroom soup and sour cream. A comforting, hearty dish, perfect for a weeknight...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oyster Corn Pudding
This rich oyster and corn casserole (pudding) makes an easy yet flavorful side dish.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
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