I tried baked-bean recipes from Giada De Laurentiis, Gordon Ramsay, and Rachael Ray, and the best could be a stand-alone meal

Pascale MondesirAug 12, 2023, 20:52 IST

I decided to compare baked-bean recipes from three different celebrity chefs.Pascale Mondesir

I tried three baked-bean recipes from Gordon Ramsay, Rachael Ray, and Giada De Laurentiis.
Ray's recipe called for precooked barbecue baked beans that overpowered the other ingredients.

Baked beans are a classic and delicious side accompanying many American mains. Although supermarkets offer them ready-to-eat out of the can, adding tasty ingredients and a few extra steps can elevate the simple dish.

I decided to test out recipes from Giada De Laurentiis, Gordon Ramsay, and Rachael Ray to see which ones were worth making again.

De Laurentiis' recipe took the longest to make and included the most ingredients.

Giada De Laurentiis' list of ingredients was extensive.Pascale Mondesir

After cooking the pancetta separately, I prepared the onions and garlic and mixed everything together.

I combined all of Giada De Laurentiis' ingredients in a pot.Pascale Mondesir

The beans were amazing and resembled the thickness and taste of chili.

The dish was good enough to eat by itself.Pascale Mondesir

Ramsay's cooking instructions were simple.

I decided to use navy beans for this recipe.Pascale Mondesir

Ramsay's recipe said to add the beans last.

I boiled all the ingredients together before adding the beans.Pascale Mondesir

These tasted great and felt more versatile than the other beans.

I liked that Gordon Ramsay's baked beans were thick and hearty.Pascale Mondesir

Ray's recipe was appealing because of the short cook time.

The list of ingredients for Rachael Ray's recipe was minimal.Pascale Mondesir

The preparation was easy and everything cooked in about 10 minutes.

The baked beans were extremely easy to make.Pascale Mondesir

I appreciated the simple approach, but this was my least favorite recipe.

I wasn't a fan of the strong flavors in this recipe.Pascale Mondesir

De Laurentiis' recipe was the winner in my eyes.

I'll probably make two of these recipes again.Pascale Mondesir

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