10 Easy Baked Beans Recipes That’ll Become Your New Favorite

Easy baked bean recipes

A summer BBQ menu isn’t complete without a side of baked beans. They’re delicious with a juicy burger or a nicely grilled hot dog. It’s a classic side dish that can be prepared sweeter (think apples and brown sugar) or savory (hello bacon!). All these recipes start with canned beans which makes prep a breeze. Many have a recipe that they think is the best. Here are 10 of our favorite easy baked beans recipes we think may become a new favorite.

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Southern Sausage Baked Beans

“This is my mama’s recipe. It has always been a must-have side at all of our BBQs! Goes very well alongside potato salad too. The sausage gives it such a great flavor. If you try this recipe, you’ll never wanna go back to plain baked beans.” – Leslie
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Bourbon Baked Beans

“I know the ingredients may seem a little odd, but these are soo good. I hope you will try them.” – Danielle
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Land Your Man Baked Beans

“1986 was the first time I made this dish. I was a newlywed and I was very eager to impress my in-laws! My father-in-law sat there and critiqued the dish, breaking down every ingredient… I was sweating bullets!! And then he walked up to me and told me these are the best baked beans I have ever eaten!!” – Jenny
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The Angry Pig Baked Beans

“Angry Pig Baked Beans is a dish I came up with my husband in mind. He loves meat added to his baked beans and wants everything spicy.” – Debbie
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Spicy Apple Baked Beans

“One of my three teenage sons loves all things apple. He’s not a big bean fan though. The other two sons love baked beans. With this yummy twist on baked beans, I satisfied all three of them. However, my husband was the one who raved the most. It’s a hit at our house and wherever I take it.” – Cindy
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Baked Beans With Bacon

“My family and friends will ask me to bring my baked beans to our get-togethers. I also like to make them for our backyard cookouts and holidays.” – Laura
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Pineapple Baked Beans

“Everyone loves my baked beans and I am frequently asked to bring them to potlucks! These are so easy to mix in the casserole dish and slide in the oven while getting showered and ready to go!” – Brenda
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Coffee Baked Beans

“One morning we had a little coffee left in our coffee pot and I was planning to make baked beans for dinner. I thought, why waste the coffee? So I just tweaked my baked bean recipe a bit and came up with this combination. It was a huge hit with my whole family!” – Suzanne
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Hearty Baked Beans

“My 85 year old father-in-law loves beans and these are at the top of his list.” – Sara
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beans

“Slow Cooker BBQ Beans, you know, Baked Beans, except I always make mine in the slow cooker. They taste the same and a slow cooker heats up the house less not to mention uses less electricity!” – Paula