Bubba’s Baked Bean Casserole
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Description:
This hearty dish, affectionately known as Bubba’s Baked Bean Casserole, is a go-to recipe for any occasion! Bursting with flavors from various meats and a tangy sauce, it’s guaranteed to please everyone at the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this one-dish wonder is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s kid-friendly and easy to make, making it a win-win for all!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Pork, Beans, Meat, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 508.1
- Fat Content: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7g
- Cholesterol Content: 49.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1303mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 65.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 52.5g
- Protein Content: 18.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 pound bacon
- 1/2 pound ground hamburger
- 1/2 pound sausage
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 2 cans kidney beans
- 1 can navy beans
- 2 cans baby lima beans
- 1 can butter beans
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 onions
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dry hot mustard
- 1 cup celery
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, brown the bacon until crispy. Once done, remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside for later use.
- Sautรฉ Onion and Celery: In the same skillet with the bacon grease, sautรฉ the onions and celery until they become soft and translucent. Once done, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
- Brown Smoked Sausage: In the same skillet, quickly fry the sliced smoked sausage in the remaining bacon fat until it’s nicely browned.
- Brown Sausage: In a separate pan, brown the sausage. Once browned, drain any excess fat.
- Brown Hamburger: In the same pan used for the sausage, brown the hamburger. Drain any excess fat once it’s cooked.
- Combine Meats: In a 3-quart casserole dish, mix together all four meats until well combined.
- Prepare Beans: Open and drain all the cans of beans, then add them to the meat mixture in the casserole dish.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, sautรฉed onions and celery, white wine vinegar, dry hot mustard, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
- Combine Sauce with Meat Mixture: Pour the sauce over the meat and bean mixture in the casserole dish, stirring well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Bake: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy this delicious and hearty Bubba’s Baked Bean Casserole with your favorite sides or on its own for a satisfying meal!
With its combination of savory meats, tender beans, and flavorful sauce, this baked bean casserole is a surefire crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, a potluck, or simply craving a comforting meal, this dish is bound to impress. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of Bubba’s Baked Bean Casserole! ๐ฝ๏ธ
