Calico Beans Recipe

crockpot fun of four types of beans and sauce.

5 from 4 votes

This is the best Calico Beans Recipe that always gets rave reviews! Made with four types of canned beans in a savory barbecue sauce, it’s the perfect vegetarian side dish for picnics, holidays, and family gatherings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Southern

Servings:

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Equipment

13 x 9 inch baking dish
serving spoons

Ingredients

1 can 15 oz pork and beans, undrained (vegetarian version if desired)
1 can 15 oz black beans, undrained
1 can 15 oz white navy beans, undrained
1 can 15 oz kidney beans, undrained
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup green onions (chopped)
½ cup sweet red pepper (diced)
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 cup zesty BBQ sauce
¼ cup yellow mustard
1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard
1 Tbsp. hot sauce (if you like it spicy)
½ teaspoon steak seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together in the biggest baking dish or skillet you've got.
1 can 15 oz pork and beans, undrained, 1 can 15 oz black beans, undrained, 1 can 15 oz white navy beans, undrained, 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, undrained, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup green onions, ½ cup sweet red pepper, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 1 cup zesty BBQ sauce, ¼ cup yellow mustard, 1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard, 1 Tbsp. hot sauce, ½ teaspoon steak seasoning
Bake for 1 hour until a light crust forms on top.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This is a vegetarian side dish if you used vegetarian beans.
To make Cowboy Beans, add ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or ground beef before baking.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave on high for 1 minute, or warm in a 350 degree oven.

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