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Pork And Beans Muffins Are Amazingly Awesome

Pork and beans recipe muffins? The first time I heard about bread made from pork and beans, I thought yuck! Surely, someone was kidding. It sounded awful.

Then, I remembered hearing years ago about a fabulous cake baked with tomato soup and a chocolate cake made with mayonnaise. Hmmmm.

Well, I thought, anything can surprise you in the kitchen. Maybe it could happen. I discovered it's not only possible, but it's amazing! The muffins made from this recipe are pure awesomeness!

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You'll Love Sweet And Salty Pork And Beans Recipe Muffins

Incredibly, there is absolutely no bean taste. The beans impart moisture and texture to the muffins, making them dense and yummy enough that they don't even need butter!

The bacon in and on top of the muffins adds that salty, slightly smoky flavor that pairs exceptionally well with the sweet batter. And, when you put a wee bit of syrup and bits of bacon on top? Simply divine!

Here's How Simple They Are To Make

Prepare the bacon by frying or baking it in the oven like this.

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And, while that's happening......

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Grab a can of your favorite pork and beans in tomato sauce. VanCamps pork and beans are my favorite brand, but they don't pay me to say so!

Dump them in a bowl, undrained, and mash 'em up. You can puree them in your food processor if you want. I decided to keep a little of the texture for interest.

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Mix your dry ingredients (except sugars) in a bowl and set aside. Add the eggs, oil, and sugars to the mashed beans and stir them up.

Now add the dry ingredients, blending only enough for everything to come together. If you use a mixer, stick with the lowest speed. Then, gently fold in about half that crumbled bacon.

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How To Bake The Pork And Beans Recipe Muffins

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An ice cream scoop was the perfect tool to fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. I lined the muffin tins with paper cupcake liners to make them easy to serve.

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I didn't use every bit of the batter for muffins. Since this was my first time making this recipe, I found there was enough extra batter for a couple of wee mini loaves to share and sample. The recipe will make eighteen muffins, but I only had two muffin tins!

Next, I drizzled a little pancake syrup on top of each because I discovered I was out of maple syrup! 😳 Next time, I will try the real McCoy maple syrup!

Finally, I topped each pork and beans muffin with a few bits of bacon and popped them in a 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes.

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The pork and beans recipe muffins turned out better than I could possibly have hoped! Moist, sweet and salty, and delicious!

They went perfectly with the steak, baked beans, mashed potatoes, and coleslaw I served for our grandson and his girlfriend that night! (Liz is now his wife!) I called it a cowboy supper!

I shared the mini loaves with our daughter, who shared it with several people. One hundred percent gave it two thumbs up! I think this is what you call a winner!

Time To Eat The Pork And Beans Recipe Muffins

This is a recipe I'll hang on to! It's fun when things turn out even better than you hope they will! These muffins are definitely on my shortlist now!

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Did you ever try a recipe you weren't sure about, but it surprised you? What did you make? Once in a while, it's fun to try something adventurous, isn't it? These pork and beans recipe muffins would taste amazing with my Easy Meatloaf or my popular German Sauerkraut Casserole.

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Yield: 18 muffins

Pork and Beans Muffins

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A dense moist muffin with a tantalizing sweet and salty flavor profile. Keeps well.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can pork and beans in tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 6 strips of thick cut bacon
  • Drizzle of pancake syrup or maple syrup for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Fry or oven bake bacon until almost crisp. Crumble or cut up and set aside.
  2. Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, soda, and baking powder in a bowl and set aside
  3. Puree or mash undrained beans.
  4. Stir together sugars, eggs, oil, and mashed beans.
  5. Add dry ingredients, stirring gently until ingredients are blended, don't over mix.
  6. Gently fold in about half of the bacon.
  7. Put in lined or greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
  8. Sprinkle bacon bits on top of unbaked muffins.
  9. If desired, drizzle a little maple syrup or pancake syrup on each muffin before baking.
  10. Bake about 25 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
  11. This can be made into mini loaves, adjust baking time as needed until toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 316Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 372mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 6g

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Love, GB (Betty Streff)

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FAQs

What's the difference between baked beans and pork n beans? ›

What's the difference between pork & beans and baked beans? Pork & beans are lighter in color than baked beans because they are generally lacking brown sugar and molasses. Because they are fairly bland, they make a great base to jazz up.

What can you add to a can of baked beans to make them taste better? ›

Here's what we dress them up with:
  1. Bacon.
  2. Onion.
  3. Maple syrup.
  4. Spicy mustard.
  5. Beef sausage.
  6. Molasses.
  7. Ketchup.
  8. Cider vinegar.
May 17, 2024

What kind of beans are pork and beans made from? ›

The recipe for American commercially canned pork and beans varies slightly from company to company, but generally consists of rehydrated navy beans packed in tomato sauce (usually made from concentrate and which may incorporate starch, sugar, salt, and seasoning), with very small chunks of salt pork or rendered pork ...

What's the difference between baked beans and canned beans? ›

Baked beans are a dish traditionally containing white common beans that are parboiled and then, in the US, baked in sauce at low temperature for a lengthy period. Canned baked beans are not baked, but are cooked through a steam process.

How to pimp up baked beans? ›

A few ideas:
  1. Rinse the beans.
  2. Spice (cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder) and warm them up.
  3. Mix with other ingredients (add vegetables, cooked rice, pasta, or use them as a filling for wraps or tacos)
  4. Mix with your own sauce (onion+bell pepper+carrot+canned tomatoes)
Aug 3, 2023

Are baked beans healthy yes or no? ›

Baked beans are high in protein, fiber, other nutrients, and beneficial plant compounds. They may improve gut health and cholesterol levels. Canned varieties are convenient but often high in added sugars, salt, additives, and BPA contaminants. Your healthiest option is to make them from scratch using dried beans.

What does pork and beans do for the body? ›

Fiber and Folate

It helps you feel full for longer, making it easier for you to maintain a healthy weight. A serving of pork and beans also boosts your intake of folate, providing 23 percent of the daily value. You need folate for forming DNA and for proper cell division.

What kind of beans are in Bush's pork and beans? ›

The beans that are met with smiles at any gathering. Bush's® Original Baked Beans are a Secret Family Recipe of navy beans slow-cooked with specially cured bacon, fine brown sugar and our signature blend of spices.

What to eat with pork and beans? ›

What Do You Eat With Pork And Beans? Traditional recipes will often state that the beans and pork dish be served with a side of cornbread, biscuits, or a hot dog bun spread with butter. We will often make garlic bread out of a hot dog bun and use it for dipping.

What makes Bush's baked beans so good? ›

Back in 1969, the Bush family decided to share their secret recipe for Baked Beans. Tender navy beans are slow-cooked with specially cured bacon, fine brown sugar and the family signature blend of spices. It's easy to see why it's enjoyed by millions every year!

Are homemade baked beans better than canned? ›

But, beans can take hours to cook, so my family just goes wild, and splurges on that extra 20 cents a serving. Nutrition-wise, cooked and canned are about the same. But, the sodium content of canned beans can be a hundred times that of cooked.

Can I use any beans as baking beans? ›

Best substitutes for pie weights:

I use a mix of heirloom beans that includes dried black beans, kidney beans and pinto beans. Uncooked Rice – Most people have rice grains on hand and they are a great option for pie weights.

Are Great Northern beans the same as baked beans? ›

Classic baked beans call for navy beans, and this is where you can start to get creative. The closest variation is the Great Northern bean, which is a little bigger and nuttier in favor. Italian cannellini beans have a fluffier texture.

What is another name for pork and beans? ›

But pork and beans, which one might say is the American cousin of cassoulet (although other cultures have their own versions or meat and beans, too, including fabada from Spain), is an express version of the iconic French dish.

Why is it called pork and beans if there is no pork? ›

It has for years been recognized by consumers generally that the designation "Beans with Pork" or "Pork and Beans" is the common or usual name for an article of commerce that contains very little pork. Trade Correspondence 137, stated that the predominant ingredient, beans, need not come first in the name.

Can I substitute Great Northern beans for navy beans in baked beans? ›

Navy beans excel in hearty and prolonged cooking, while great northern beans shine in delicate and shorter cooking applications. However, both beans offer versatility and can be used interchangeably in various recipes, depending on personal preference and availability—many people with not notice the subtle differences.

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