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Baked Three Bean Casserole

July 2, 2020 50 Comments

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This Baked Three Bean Casserole is perfect for all your summer parties! It’s always a crowd pleaser!

Baked Three Bean Casserole in a white oval dish

Updated: This post was first published here at the BHK in July 2015. I decided it was worthy of a reshare, so I’ve added a VIDEO below right above the recipe to show you folks how easy it is to whip up.

Beans, beans and more beans!

I know what you’re thinking, but come on, we can get past that little poem can’t we? We’re all adults here aren’t we? Ok, ok, I know it’s funny, but we all know it wouldn’t be a summer BBQ without baked beans!

And these beans….oh yeah….your’re gonna love ’em!!

Baked Three Bean Casserole in a white oval baking dish

I don’t usually like to refer to anything I whip up in the kitchen as “the BEST thing ever” because I like my guests to come to their own conclusions. I do have to say though, after serving up this Baked Three Bean Casserole for years, (a lot of years)  I am pretty sure all of my summer guests refer to these beans as the BEST!

This recipe comes from a cookbook my mother gave me when I graduated from college a few years back. Ok, I’m lying. It was more than a few years back, but nevertheless she gave me the cookbook and I’ve made dozens of recipes from it, and they have all been winners!

Baked Three Bean Casserole in a white oval baking dish

This recipe is quick, easy (check out the VIDEO below and see how easy) AND it’s a ONE pot wonder! No big mess in the kitchen! YAY!! I’m always excited about dishes that only require one pot, especially in the summer!

This bean casserole has 3 different types of beans, hence the name, Baked Three Bean Casserole along with some hamburger, bacon and onion! Just fry up the bacon, then the hamburger and onion, then add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and bake! It’s that simple. I put mine in a casserole dish for my photos today, but you don’t need to do that unless you want to be fancy. Just make it, bake it and serve it right out of the dutch oven!

Baked Three Bean Casserole in a white oval baking dish

I hope these beans are as popular at your next BBQ as they have been at ours over the years. Enjoy your holiday weekend and see you back in the kitchen next week!

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Baked Three Bean Casserole Recipe:

You can use light red or dark red kidney beans for this recipe.

I add 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed, but if you like things less sweet don’t pack your sugar.

 

BAKED THREE BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE VIDEO

5 from 6 votes
Baked Three Bean Casserole in a white oval dish
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Baked Three Bean Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

This Baked Three Bean Casserole is perfect for all your summer parties! It's always a crowd pleaser!

Course: Side Dish, Main DIsh
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Casserole, One Pot Meal, BBQ
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 28-oz. can pork and beans
  • 1 20-oz. light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 20-oz. can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

    In a large Dutch oven or deep braiser, over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. Remove all but two tablespoons of bacon fat from pot. Add ground beef and onions and cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat.

  3. Add all other ingredients to the pot. Mix well. Bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Three Bean Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 542mg24%
Potassium 423mg12%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 117IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from Casseroles, Casseroles, Casseroles

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Comments

  1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    July 23, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Looks delicious, Mary Ann! I love beans :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:17 am

      I love them too Jennifer and this recipe is a summer favorite! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  2. TD says

    July 23, 2015 at 7:23 am

    BBQ-ing without this dish would be criminal. I love them!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:39 am

      I think you may be right! I also think not eating zucchini casserole may be criminal too! Lol!

      Reply
  3. Gerlinde @ Sunnycovechef says

    July 23, 2015 at 9:10 am

    This looks very good, my husband would love this. I like it because it is quick and easy.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 9:21 am

      It is SO easy Gerlinde! I bet he will!

      Reply
  4. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    July 23, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Looks so hearty and delish! Gotta love those one-pot wonders ;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 9:21 am

      Absolutely Allie! Perfect for summer!

      Reply
  5. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

    July 23, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I’m always looking for ways to fancify (that’s a word, right? ;) ) beans, and this looks like the perfect way! The addition of bacon is pure GENIUS! Another great recipe, Mary! :D

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks Kennedy! Old favorites are always the BEST!

      Reply
  6. Jessica DeMay says

    July 23, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    These look so delicious!! I’ve never tried butter beans but now I want to! Haha- I love that you mentioned the poem! Can anyone ever make beans without saying it? Not in my house :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 6:12 pm

      I have two boys! I’ve heard that poem a million times! Lol!

      Reply
  7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    July 23, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    Wow, Mary Ann! This is baked beans to a whole new, hearty, seriously delicious level! Love that this takes beans from a side dish to a show stopping main! Love this! Pinned!
    As far as the song associated with beans… I’ll be 100 years old, still giggle and sing that song in my head! ♡ Cheers, pretty lady!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Cheyanne! These really are some serious baked beans! Cheers and enjoy the weekend!

      Reply
  8. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I love that this recipe is different from the standard baked beans. This casserole looks hearty and delicious. I definitely need to add it to my dinner menu soon!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2015 at 10:38 am

      It really is a meal in itself Ashley! It has been a favorite for years! Thanks for commenting and enjoy the weekend!!

      Reply
  9. farnaz @ lilybellekitchen says

    August 4, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    My husband grew up eating a casserole like this! He always talks about it being one of his favourite meals that his mother made. I’m going to make this for him!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      You should! He is going to love it!

      Reply
  10. Charlotte says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:35 am

    Delicious!!!! Mother knows best as they say… My mother also gave me cookbook too. This is good for the weekend where my family is complete. Thanks a lot for sharing…

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:37 am

      You’re very welcome Charlotte! Thank you so much for commenting and following the blog!

      Reply
  11. scott says

    July 19, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I have made this for decades… it was handed down from my Mom but we always add Kielbasi to it as well… it’s a Burgh thing… thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 19, 2016 at 5:36 pm

      Great idea Scott! Glad you enjoy it too! Thanks so much for taking time to leave a comment!

      Reply
  12. Cathy says

    December 29, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Can you use great northern beans instead of butter beans ? Thanks for getting back to me. Have a Great Weekend and Happy New Year

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 29, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Yes you can. Just use the same can size. This is one of my favorite side dishes! Hope you enjoy it too. Thanks so much for following and Happy New Year!

      Reply
  13. Bob says

    January 4, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    This has been a go to casserole for years. I use my moms recipe that also calls for a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar. It adds just a bit of acid without over powering. But to anybody that hasn’t tried this…. go for it. Always a crowd pleaser!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 4, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      One of my favorites too Bob! Thanks for the tip of using the apple cider vinegar!

      Reply
  14. Barb says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Thanks for reminding me! This was my most requested dish at our tailgates years ago!
    Time to start making it again. Thanks so much for following!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      June 21, 2018 at 11:09 am

      It’s an absolute MUST at our house for the 4th Barb! It is always a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
  15. Roberta Parisi says

    August 15, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    i love this.. i did have to sub a few things.. but,,, my crew here loved it.. I had 1 hamburger and a smoked kielbasa sausage and i used Truvia light brown sugar.. awesome recipe .. My daughter says it will be a good winter soul food meal. Thank u for sharing it…

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 15, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it Roberta! This is an old stand by at our house. I make it all year long, but especially for summer bbq’s! Thanks so much for following!

      Reply
  16. Jolayne Cooper says

    August 23, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    I love these beans. Usually, I make them in the crock pot, rather than the oven. They are good any way you make them.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 23, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      I agree Jolayne! Always a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
    • Chad M says

      September 5, 2019 at 9:44 am

      How long in the crock pot

      Reply
      • Mary Ann says

        September 5, 2019 at 12:50 pm

        Hi Chad. I’ve never cooked these in the crock pot. I’m guessing you’d brown your beef and bacon first, then add everything to the crock pot and cook for about 3-4 hours on high. Enjoy!

        Reply
  17. Diane says

    September 29, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    OMG could not believe that I saw this dish. It brings back so many memories of my Mom. This was one of her dishes that she made when I was growing up. The other weird thing is, is that I am making this tonight for supper. A nice creamy cole slaw and the meal is complete.
    Thanks for the memory.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Yay! Reminds me of my childhood too Diane! My mother made it for all the summer bbq’s!!

      Reply
  18. 2pots2cook says

    July 2, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Honestly, we wouldn’t complain if this one is served as main… with some lettuce aside :-) Perfect, as usual !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 3, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      You’d really enjoy it Davorka!

      Reply
  19. Marissa says

    July 2, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Wow, Mary Ann, you know how to get my attention! This looks wonderful – add a little side salad and I’d gladly make a meal of this!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 3, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Marissa! It’s been a winner here for years.

      Reply
  20. Alex says

    July 2, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    So full of flavour – what a great side dish!!! I can imagine this always being a hit at parties for sure. I am thinking some leftovers with a poached egg would be delicious, too!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 3, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Yes! Great idea Alex.

      Reply
  21. Leanne says

    July 2, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Looks so flavourful and filling! This casserole would definitely be a hit at our summer gatherings. I’d love it served up with some burgers!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 3, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      A total hit guaranteed!

      Reply
  22. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    July 3, 2020 at 9:19 am

    These beans really do look like the best and they would be perfect for the 4th of July! I’m loving your new videos! Nicely done!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 3, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks so much Kathy!

      Reply
  23. Lala says

    January 31, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    This is ALWAYS a hit! I make all year round, my family loves it.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 31, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      So happy to hear Lala! We love it too and enjoy it year round.

      Reply

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