ChristineW Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm supposed to bring a side dish for a potluck with four families. I'm thinking baked beans but I've never made them before. The host is providing the meat and dessert, another family is bringing bread and the last family is bringing a salad. Suggestions? The potluck will be outside. so I'm presuming BBQ. Thanks, Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 devilled eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Don't ever tell my secret... I put 3 cans of Bush's Baked Beans into a crockpot and add a few chopped onions and chopped pre-cooked bacon. Cook for about 3-4 hours on low. And everyone wants my bean recipe! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Mac n cheese! Or that baked bean recipe listed above that I'm totally stealing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Baked beans sound like a great choice. You could just buy canned baked beans and doctor them up with bacon, onions, etc. This is similiar to a recipe I make. It uses different kinds of beans besides baked. Mine also has hamburger in it. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/three-bean-potluck-casserole/detail.aspx Here's another that just uses baked beans. I think the molasses adds huge flavor to the recipe. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/simple-baked-beans/detail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Don't ever tell my secret... I put 3 cans of Bush's Baked Beans into a crockpot and add a few chopped onions and chopped pre-cooked bacon. Cook for about 3-4 hours on low. And everyone wants my bean recipe! LOL! :lol: That's cute. I'm coming to the midwest and telling everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IdahoMtnMom Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 The baked bean recipe above looks so good! I also like to make a cold pasta salad. I always get asked for the recipe... it orginally comes from the chef at a 4 star restaurant in Anaheim Hills, CA called the Foxfire. Italian Pasta Salad 1 bottle (12oz) Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 pound elbow marcaroni, cooked and drained 1 red onion, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped 20-25 black olives, halved 20-25 cherry tomatoes, halved 1.5 cups cubed cheese (cheddar or mozzerella or combo) 1.5 cups cubed salami or pepperoni or mix of both Whisk together the dressing, sugar, and soy sauce. Taste, and add more sugar as desired (I like less and my mom makes it with a lot more!). Combine dressing with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Mix well before serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 :lol: That's cute. I'm coming to the midwest and telling everyone! That sounds easy and perfect. I don't have any precooked bacon but I do have some regular bacon that I could fry up and toss in. My mom used to make the simple bake bean recipe that someone posted above, but I don't think I have any molasses. Guess I could always get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Here is my recipe for a bean bake. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Fourth-of-July-Bean-Casserole/Print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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