The Best Ways to Use Butter Beans
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022
Rich, creamy and full of flavor, butter beans are a hearty addition to soups, stews, pasta dishes and more.
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Mexican Bean Soup
This Mexican bean soup recipe is healthy, hearty and perfect for a busy day, as it comes together in about 20 minutes. A helping of queso fresco on top makes this dish extra delish!
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Baked Beans with Ground Beef
These baked beans with ground beef are perfect for get-togethers, because you can mix everything up a day early and toss it in the slow cooker a few hours before your guests arrive.
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Vegan Jambalaya
This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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Cowboy Beans
When you bring sweet and tangy cowboy beans to share, you'll be the hit of the barbecue!
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Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner
On the days I get home late and just want a warm meal, I stir together tomatoes, garlic and butter beans. Ladle it over noodles if you're in the mood for pasta. —Jessica Meyers, Austin, Texas
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Three-Bean Baked Beans
I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I'm always asked to bring my special beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio
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Sausage Bean Soup
You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind of recipe we Minnesotans love. —Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota
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Hearty Maple Beans
I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs. It can be made in advance and kept warm in a slow cooked for hours without losing any flavor. —Margaret Glassic, Easton, Pennsylvania
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Tangy Baked Seven Beans
Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah
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Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup
This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want to cook extra since I think it's even better the next day! —Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
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Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe while drinking my morning coffee. By the end of the gathering, the beans were all gone and someone had even washed the slow cooker for me! —Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon
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Four-Bean Medley
This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super convenient to take to potlucks and church get-togethers. —Susanne Wasson, Montgomery, New YorkOriginally Published: February 18, 2019
