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.
[…] Our last celebration was Father’s Day and I again made my brownies. Instead of talking about them I’ll show you our feast. My sister made some of the best grilled vegetables I’ve ever had. She didn’t do anything special with them at all and they were amazing! My mom was kind enough to set aside some macaroni salad and potato salad before she put mayo on them. I was then able to add some vegan mayo and enjoy the salads along with everyone else. (she even put the macaroni salad aside before she added peas to it! she knows me well!) My mom’s famous doctored baked beans were served also. You can find a recipe for the baked beans right here on the site. […]11 Comments on Baked Beans
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VeggieGirl
March 5, 2009 at 8:02 PM (14 years ago)HOLY YUM!!
By the way, ANTM is going to be quite interesting :-D
veggievixen
March 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM (14 years ago)mmm what yummy goodness.
Mihl
March 6, 2009 at 6:22 AM (14 years ago)That looks wonderful!
melody polakow
March 6, 2009 at 4:27 PM (14 years ago)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
Chocolate Covered Katie
March 6, 2009 at 5:19 PM (14 years ago)Yumm, I love baked beans too, especially homemade!
pandawithcookie
March 7, 2009 at 6:48 AM (14 years ago)I found your new site!
And yes, please, to baked beans.
JENNA
March 7, 2009 at 8:10 AM (14 years ago)Melody….cold with dijon sounds DELICIOUS!!
Kris
March 8, 2009 at 6:03 PM (14 years ago)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. :)
Vic
March 12, 2009 at 2:18 PM (14 years ago)I have heard some great things about your blog, so here I am. I am hooked, and following.
Rudy
August 31, 2009 at 11:49 PM (14 years ago)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!