Recipes and Cooking Vegetables 8 Potluck-Perfect Baked Bean Recipes By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 19, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Complete your next tailgate, dinner party, or potluck with scrumptious baked beans. The hearty side dish is perfect to share year-round. These baked bean recipes have a taste for everyone, including light and sweet and bacon-packed versions. 01 of 08 Smoky Baked Beans View Recipe Who says you have to keep your barbecue favorites separate? This mouthwatering baked beans recipe combines classic beans with juicy pork shoulder (plus rich molasses!) for the ultimate mash-up of cookout favorites. 02 of 08 Best Baked Beans View Recipe What makes these baked beans the best? The super-simple recipe includes adaptations for flavors like barbecue and salsa, plus a slow cooker option. Find the perfect dish to pair with baked beans with our best grilling recipes! 03 of 08 Cheesy Italian Baked Beans View Recipe You've definitely never had baked beans like this before. Italian ingredients like garlic, tomatoes, and Parmesan and Fontina cheeses make this recipe unlike any other. This twist on classic baked beans will be right at home at a barbecue or an Italian feast. 04 of 08 Spanish-Style Gigante Beans View Recipe Get your spoon ready to tackle these giant baked lima beans! Baked beans get a Spanish makeover in this recipe, thanks to grape tomatoes, roasted sweet peppers, and Marcona almonds. 05 of 08 Five-Bean Bake View Recipe If you're looking to update a classic, this baked bean recipe keeps the traditional ingredients, like molasses and brown sugar, and layers them over five types of beans. You'll have a quick side for any gathering with only 20 minutes of prep time,. 06 of 08 Ancho-Brown Sugar Baked Beans View Recipe Look out—these beans are hot! Dried ancho peppers and fresh jalapenos give this dish a big kick of fiery flavor. Adding brown sugar and molasses gives these baked beans the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. 07 of 08 Baked Beans with Ham View Recipe Smoked Virginia ham is the perfect savory addition to classic baked beans. Serve this recipe with fresh slaw for a great flavor pairing. The vinegar in the slaw offsets the sweetness of the beans. 08 of 08 Calico Beans View Recipe This colorful medley combines the flavors and textures of five different beans. And with a little chopped bacon, this baked bean recipe becomes irresistible. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit