Baked Beans
March 5th, 2009
Baked Beans
I learned this recipe from my Maa many many years ago. Its one of those dishes that I want to make all the time but never have what I need to make it. What I’m always missing is a can of vegetarian baked beans. Yes, I use a can of baked beans to make…..baked beans.
Have you ever eaten “plain” baked beans from a can. Not too great. These are better. They are especially delicious served with your favorite Macaroni Salad during a backyard party or Easter Sunday or Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or ANY DAY.
I feel like I need to tell you that these are sweet and I guess that all depends on the brand of canned baked beans you use. I use Bush’s.
Baked Beans
2 tablespoons margarine (i use Earth Balance)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 28oz can vegetarian baked beans
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1 tablespoon ketchup or chili sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a 1 1/2 quart corningware dish melt margarine over medium heat. Add onions and sauted until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add can of baked beans, blackstrap molasses, ketchup or chili sauce, mustard powder and salt. Mix to combine then place in the preheated oven.
Bake AT LEAST 35 minutes* or until desired thickness.
*the longer you cook this the better and thicker it is. I usually go between 45 min-1hour.
Entry Filed under: beans, daring bakers, vegan
10 Comments Add your own
1. VeggieGirl | March 5th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
HOLY YUM!!
By the way, ANTM is going to be quite interesting
2. veggievixen | March 5th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
mmm what yummy goodness.
3. Mihl | March 6th, 2009 at 6:22 am
That looks wonderful!
4. melody polakow | March 6th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Yum! I love baked beans. In fact, I will be making some (probably in the crockpot) this week. I actually like Bush’s canned baked beans.. cold with dijon mustard. I am a very weird person! lol
5. Chocolate Covered Katie | March 6th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Yumm, I love baked beans too, especially homemade!
6. pandawithcookie | March 7th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I found your new site!
And yes, please, to baked beans.
7. JENNA | March 7th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Melody….cold with dijon sounds DELICIOUS!!
8. Kris | March 8th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I agree, straight up from the can, baked beans are boring. I usually add some BBQ sauce, but your recipe sounds wonderful! I will definitely make these this summer. That’s baked bean season for us.
9. Vic | March 12th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I have heard some great things about your blog, so here I am. I am hooked, and following.
10. Rudy | August 31st, 2009 at 11:49 pm
I’m thrilled to find another person who uses margarine. Everyone around here (Upper West Side) thinks its poison and I’m thinking I’m the only one with my head screwed on straight. Its delicious and yellow and makes things taste buttery, almost!
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