baked beans for a crowd of 20

by Geoffrey Keebler Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

What are the Best Baked Beans?

The best baked beans tried and tested

WINNER: Heinz Baked Beanz. Tender haricot beans in a bright tomato sauce with a deliciously rich tomato scent. ...
RUNNER-UP: Waitrose Duchy Organic Baked Beans. Dark red with a glossy sauce and a sweet tomato aroma that develops in taste. ...
Waitrose & Partners Essential Baked Beans. ...
Weight Watchers from Heinz Baked Beans. ...
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Co-op Baked Beans. ...

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What is the best recipe for baked beans?

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F degrees and spray a large 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. ...
Cut up bacon into small pieces and cook until very crispy. ...
Add onions and saute in bacon grease. ...
Open each can of beans and pour off all the standing liquid on the top of the can. ...

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How many baked beans for 100 people?

How to Make the Beans Stretch

Serve more sides
Smaller plates
Add extra ingredients to the beans

What can I add to my baked beans?

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375
In a 9-inch oven proof skillet or 2.5 quart baking dish, mix the beans, brown sugar, mustard and ketchup.
Top with the bacon slices if you are using it and bake until bubbling around the edges and hot in the center–about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

How much baked beans do you need for 20 people?

For 20 people, buy about 3 1/2 lbs. of dry beans or 8 cans of navy or northern beans. For a crowd of 50 people, buy 8 lbs. of dry beans or 16 cans.

How many pounds of baked beans do you need to feed 200 people?

How Many Baked Beans to Make for a Crowd? We prepared about 200 ounces or about 13 pounds of beans with an additional 6 pounds of meat (hamburger and bacon) mixed in to make small servings for a crowd of 150 – 200 people. For a big party with hearty portions this recipe easily feeds 100 people.

Can you make baked beans the day before?

MAKING BAKED BEANS AHEAD OF TIME You can make these beans a day or so ahead of time. I find that when I reheat my beans, they tend to dry out a bit though. Alternatively, you can also assemble the bean mixture and pre-cook the bacon and store them separately in the refrigerator.

How many baked beans in an average can?

465 beansA standard 415g can will contain an average of 465 beans.

How do you calculate food portions for a large group?

Guest-imating: How Much Food to Fix?Appetizers or snacks should consist of two to three portions per person, more if these are the only food being served.3 ounces of dip or salsa (about 1/3 cup per person)One cup of soup (less if it's a thick soup, like chowder)3 ounces of salad (about 1 cup)More items...•

How many ounces are in a #10 can of baked beans?

Bush's Baked Beans, Original, #10 can, 7 lbs 5 oz | Costco. All groceries including fresh, frozen and household essentials.

Can you heat up baked beans in the can?

Yes, you can eat canned baked beans directly from the can. However, if you heat them up, they taste even better!

Can you reheat baked beans after cooking?

Yes, you can reheat baked beans. The easiest way to reheat baked beans is in the microwave, but you can also reheat them on the stovetop if you would prefer.

How do you keep baked beans warm?

I don't think most people mind to eat baked beans that are room temperature. We seem to do a lot of that in the South–but if you want to keep yours really hot, bake them until boiling or really, really bubbling then transfer the whole pan (very carefully!) into an insulated tote.

How many baked beans do you need for 50 people?

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How many baked beans do you get in a tin?

465 beansOn average, a Heinz tin contains about 465 beans.

How much is a serving of baked beans?

1/2-cupA 1/2-cup (130-gram) serving of baked beans — canned or homemade — includes an average of 3 teaspoons (12 grams) of added sugars. This is 20% of the daily limit for a 2,000-calorie diet ( 1 , 8 , 18 ).

Step 1

Count the number of guests expected to determine the amount of baked beans needed. Serving sizes may vary, but assuming each guest will eat 1/2 cup of beans, a cook needs to prepare 10 cups (2 1/2 qt.) for 20 people, 25 cups (1 1/2 gal.) for 50 people and up to 50 cups (3 gal.) for a crowd of 100.

Step 2

Purchase the amount of beans necessary. Northern white beans or navy beans are the standard in baked bean recipes, but some cooks like to combine kidney or black beans as well. When purchasing dried beans, factor preparation time, including overnight soaking and extra cooking, into the process. For 20 people, buy about 3 1/2 lbs.

Step 3

Soak the dry beans overnight in cool water. Rinse and drain well before cooking in a large stock pot of salted water until fork tender, about 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of beans. When cooking, leave at least 1 inch of water above the beans to prevent the water from boiling away.

Step 4

Drain the cooked beans in a colander and place in a bowl. Add the other ingredients to taste. Many baked bean recipes call for pork and molasses to take a primary role in the taste along with brown sugar and dry mustard. A baked bean recipe for 20 people may include a combination of 1/2 lb.

Step 5

Spice the beans with additional seasonings for more flavor. Other recipes may include paprika, chili powder or cumin. For a smaller crowd of 20, mix 1 to 2 tsp. of your preferred ingredient into the bowl until it reaches the taste capacity you are looking for. For 50 people, start with 2 to 3 tsp. until the flavor fits your ideal.

Step 6

Add sauces such as tomato, barbecue or Worcestershire sauce for additional flavoring. These sauces are not necessary but can allow your beans to stand apart from other dishes. Stir in 1/4 cup for a batch for 20 and 1/2 to 3/4 cup for a recipe for 50 people.

Step 7

Pour the seasoned beans into casserole dishes and bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1 hour to 90 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Remove the beans from the oven and serve immediately. Alternatively, cool the beans down and place in the refrigerator for serving the next day.

How Many Baked Beans to Make for a Crowd?

We prepared about 200 ounces or about 13 pounds of beans with an additional 6 pounds of meat (hamburger and bacon) mixed in to make small servings for a crowd of 150 – 200 people.

Tips & Tricks for Using a Roaster

Baked beans cook in about 3 – 4 hours in a roaster at 300°F and should be stirred every 45 minutes to an hour.

Traveling With Baked Beans

If you need to travel with the cooked baked beans ensure there is plenty of room for the beans to slosh around a little bit in the roaster.

Things to Think About

Hamburger and onions can be browned 2 – 3 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or browned in advance and frozen. If cold meat is added to the roaster it will increase cooking times.

Recipe for Baked Beans for a Crowd

Brown hamburger and onions and drain well before pouring in the roaster, refrigerating or freezing. I use a big skillet and make two pounds of hamburger at a time. A strainer helps ensure the meat is well drained.

Nutrition

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directions

Pick over the beans and rinse well. Place in a large pan and cover with water. Let soak overnight.

nutrition

387 calories, 19 grams fat, 45 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams protein per serving .

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Slow Cookers

Slow cookers are a great option when cooking baked beans because you can put the beans in the slow cooker in the morning and you do not have to think twice about it.

Oven

You could put your beans in a large ceramic bean pot like this one. You could also use a casserole dish like this one or any other oven-safe dish to cook and stay warm in the oven.

Microwave

What is nice about a microwave is that you are able to re-heat things quickly.

Serve More Sides

If you can, adding more sides to the meal will ensure that everyone gets their fair share of beans and that the people at the end of the line aren’t left beanless and disappointed.

Smaller Plates or Bowls

People will typically grab less of things if their plate is smaller because there is not enough room for everything.

Add to the Beans

Something that is great about baked beans is that you can add extra things to them to make them more filling. For example, you can add bacon, green peppers, and/or onions, which makes it a bit more filling.

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