Here's a collection of some of my favorite baked bean recipes, each with its own personality, all in one place, all from the Deep South Dish website!
Some dishes just belong at a Southern table, and baked beans are one of them.
Whether you’re firing up the grill, feeding a crowd, or just want something hearty bubbling away while you handle the rest of the meal, a good pot of beans never lets you down. Over the years I’ve shared several versions from sweet, smoky, spicy, fruity, stovetop, slow‑cooked, and everything in between.
Whether you’re firing up the grill, feeding a crowd, or just want something hearty bubbling away while you handle the rest of the meal, a good pot of beans never lets you down. Over the years I’ve shared several versions from sweet, smoky, spicy, fruity, stovetop, slow‑cooked, and everything in between.
This little roundup brings together my favorite baked bean recipes, each with its own personality.
You’ll find classics that taste like every cookout you grew up with, slow‑cooker gems that practically make themselves, stovetop shortcuts, and a few fun twists like peaches, pineapple, and a spicy meat trio that’ll wake up any plate of barbecue. If you’re planning a cookout, potluck, or just want a dependable side to go with ribs, burgers, pulled pork, or chicken, there’s something here that’ll fit right in.
You’ll find classics that taste like every cookout you grew up with, slow‑cooker gems that practically make themselves, stovetop shortcuts, and a few fun twists like peaches, pineapple, and a spicy meat trio that’ll wake up any plate of barbecue. If you’re planning a cookout, potluck, or just want a dependable side to go with ribs, burgers, pulled pork, or chicken, there’s something here that’ll fit right in.
So grab a spoon, scroll through, and pick the one that speaks to you — or try something new and surprise the family. No matter which you choose, you’ll end up with a pot of beans that’s comforting, flavorful, and proudly Southern.
Peachy Baked Beans
A sweet‑savory baked bean dish with smoky bacon, ground beef, three beans, and tender peaches for the perfect Southern twist.
Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans
These bourbon baked beans are a perfect classic side for anything grilled or smoked, pulled pork, burgers and dogs, chicken or ribs. Made with beans and bacon, chopped onion and sweet bell pepper and a savory, sweet and spicy sauce, made easy using a slow cooker.
Stovetop Pork and Beans
An unbaked, baked bean recipe, made with navy beans, onions, jalapeno, bacon, brown sugar, and prepared on the stovetop.
Calico Baked Bean Medley
A medley of mixed beans make up this baked bean dish, often referred to as Calico Baked Beans because of the variety.
Spicy Meat Trio Barbecue Baked Beans
Make a jump from beefed up barbecue baked beans with beef, bacon and spicy andouille - add other leftover smoked meats if you like too. Jazz that up with hot sauce, Creole mustard, Cajun seasoning and jalapeno and you have one fine pot of beans y'all.
Often referred to as Hawaiian Baked Beans, these have that familiar spicy, sweet and sour taste we Southerners love. Great with Atlanta brisket.
Classic Southern Baked Beans
Southern seasoned baked beans with chili sauce, mustard, brown sugar, bacon, onion and bell pepper - they're a cookout tradition! Pictured here with grilled ribs, Mama's Southern potato salad and marinated tomatoes.
Whether you like your beans sweet, smoky, spicy, meaty, fruity, or classic as can be, I hope this little collection gives you something easy and delicious to bring to the table. Holiday weekends have a way of sneaking up on all of us, but a good baked bean recipe will always save the day. If you try one, or revisit an old favorite, let me know which pot you stirred up.
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