Are you looking for the perfect dish to bring to your next potluck or backyard barbecue? If you are Amish, you often look no further than this ultimate baked bean casserole recipe! Baked beans are a staple at Amish potlucks and picnics.
Packed with protein-rich beans, smoky bacon, and a tangy homemade sauce, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who takes a bite. Not only is it delicious, but it's also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect choice for busy hosts. So, get ready to dig in and savor every mouthwatering bite of this irresistible baked bean casserole!
📋 The Amish and Baked Beans
Hmmmm, not sure how I feel about this casserole. Baked beans done right, though, are very good. I like to take potato chips and dip them into baked beans. That, I would think, would taste better than the tortilla chips that my daughter Aster was dipping into applesauce recently.
The fact is, baked beans are a popular side dish at Amish community gatherings and potlucks and so are casseroles, so it shouldn't be surprising that someone thought of making a "baked bean casserole."
Amish baked beans are typically made with dried beans, bacon, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, and spices. They are often baked in a slow cooker or oven until the beans are tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful
And Casseroles are deeply ingrained in Amish culinary life. Even though the word casserole is decidedly French, the dish has been adopted by the Amish heartily because of its convenience, portability, and ease in assembly. Plus, casseroles are comforting by nature and ingredients can easily be adjusted to feed large groups of people if need be.
📜 Tips For a Super Amish Baked Bean Casserole
- Start with good ingredients. Use high-quality dried beans, ground beef, and other ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your baked beans.
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help to shorten the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Cook the beans until they are tender. This is important, as undercooked beans will be tough and unpleasant to eat.
- Don't overcook the beans. Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Add some bacon fat to the sauce. This will give your baked beans a rich, smoky flavor if you like that.
- Use a variety of beans. This will add different textures and flavors to your baked beans.
- Experiment with different flavors. There are many different ways to flavor baked beans. Try adding different spices, herbs, or sauces.
- Don't be afraid to get creative. Baked beans are a versatile dish, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by bringing them to a boil in water, then letting them sit for an hour before draining and cooking. Some other factors to keep in mind:
- If you're using canned beans, rinse them well before adding them to the casserole.
- To make the beans extra saucy, add a little bit of barbecue sauce or ketchup to the sauce.
- Top the casserole with crumbled bacon, grated cheese, or chopped scallions for extra flavor and texture.
- Baked beans are best served hot, but they can also be made ahead of time and reheated.
🥘 More Delicious Amish Casseroles
Amish Country Casserole - A classic!
Amish Ham Casserole - Delicious!
Big Beefy Montana Casserole- A giant among casseroles!
Comfort Casserole - You can never go wrong with rice!
🙋 FAQ Baked Bean Casserole
Yes, many people, even Amish cooks, will use canned baked beans in a pinch.
Many Amish cooks add molasses, brown sugar, honey, or even maple syrup to sweeten a baked bean dish!
Yes, many baked bean casserole recipes have bacon, you could add some to this one.
Feel free to experiment when it comes to this recipe. Add some worcestershire sauce, for instance. Bake it in a roaster or a ceramic casserole dish or a cast iron pan. Whatever works for you. If you prefer, swap out pork for ground beef. Dice up some bell peppers or a small onion and throw in the mixture. Make it a beef and pork version by laye ring some bacon slices over the top of the casserole. Or crumble some sausage in with the ground beef. Let your imagination run wild! Store leftover baked bean casserole in the fridge. This is one of the best baked bean casserole. This recipe takes minimal prep time but maximum imagination!
🖨️ Full Recipe
Amish Baked Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 16 ounce can baked beans (or equivalent homemade)
- ¼ cup catsup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 /2 teaspoon mustard
- ¾ cup Bisquick
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Brown beef with onion and drain.
- Add beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Heat to a simmer.
- Pour into an 11 X 8 baking dish.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meat .
- Bake at 375 for 25 - 35 minutes or until lightly browned
Randy
I was looking for something for lunch when I came across you article with the recipe for Baked bean casserole. So. why not?
I pulled out a jar of ground beef, and a jar of the baked beans that I put up recently. I had to substitute pancake mix for the Bisquick, and because my beans were too sweet, and the pancake flour had sugar, I also omitted the brown sugar from the casserole. When I prepared the batter for the topping, it seemed like it would be too thick to spread, so an extra half cup of milk was added to make it more spreadable.
The casserole came together well, and the aroma while baking was heavenly. My wife was hovering around when it was finished so that she could check out the wonderful smell. But alas, being both gluten and lactose intolerant, not to mention the fact that she doesn't eat beef, she was only able to "experience" the scent.
I ate the casserole for lunch but wasn't particularly impressed with the results. My beans were sweet, and the dish turned out too sweet. If I had added the brown sugar, I don't know if it would have been edible (for me). If I Were to make this recipe again, I think that I would increase the onions, add a bit of garlic, and increase the batter for the topping. I would omit the brown sugar again, to keep the sweetness to a bearable level.
I awarded five stars to the recipe, because it would be unfair to penalize after making changes and substitutions to the original recipe.