Marry Me Butter Beans

I was amazed how much flavor this Marry Me Butter Beans had! It was so easy to make and everything easily cooks in one pot for a meal that everyone loved.

If you have made our Marry Me Chicken or Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe then you are going to love the way the butter beans taste cooked in the delicious creamy sauce.

Why You’ll Love Marry Me Butter Beans

You’ll fall in love with Marry Me Butter Beans because they deliver all the cozy indulgence of the viral creamy-sun-dried-tomato sauce, minus the fuss of cooking meat.

Delicious butter beans soak up garlicky, Parmesan-laced cream, while tangy sun-dried tomatoes mix with simple spices that add so much flavor. The whole dish comes together in one pan and about 15 minutes with pantry staples.

Whether you spoon it over crusty bread, nestle it beside a roast chicken, or enjoy it straight from the Dutch Oven with fresh baguette, every bite tastes luxurious, comforting, and comes together effortlessly.

Ingredients

• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Salt and Black Pepper – Simple spices adds big flavor
• Dried Oregano – Feel free to substitute with Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Paprika – If you are out, see Best Paprika Substitute
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a hint of spicy flavor
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Drained and roughly chopped. Feel free to substitute with tomato paste
• Chicken Broth – If you are out, see Chicken broth substitutes
• Butter Beans – You can substitute with Navy Beans
• Fresh Spinach – Stemmed removed and chopped
• Heavy Cream – Adds a creamy texture. You can also substitute with dairy-free cream
• Grated Parmesan Cheese – I like using grated parmesan cheese
• Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves – Delicious fresh herbs that are added towards end of cooking time

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How to Make Marry Me Butter Beans

Step 1 – Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. 

Step 2 – Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and crushed red pepper flakes.  Stir and sauté for a few minutes until you can start to smell the garlic. 

Step 3 – Stir in the sundried tomatoes, broth and butter beans. Continue to cook, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes until heated through. 

Step 4 – Remove the pan from the heat. Immediately stir in the chopped spinach, 1 cup heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil.  Stir and let set until the spinach starts to wilt (the sauce will thicken as it sets). Serve immediately while warm and enjoy! 

Flavor Variations

• Mix in Rice or Pasta – You can easily mix in cooked rice or pasta if you would like. If adding in, add in ½ cup more broth to this bean mixture. 
• Add Meat – You can easily add in shredded cooked chicken, cooked ground beef or sausage to add more protein to make these a one pot meal. 
• More Veggies – This is a great recipe to sneak in more vegetables such as shredded zucchini or chopped cauliflower.

What to Serve with Marry Me Butter Beans?

Marry Me Butter Beans is great served straight from the large pot but we often times serve over Best Mashed Potatoes, Instant pot White Rice Recipe or any type of pasta.

We even like to serve alongside Roasted Red Potatoes or a green salad. Make sure to make some Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe to make sure you get every last drop of the sauce.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Fridge – Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
• Freeze – We do not recommend freezing this soup because of the heavy cream that is added. The texture will change when you reheat as it may separate.
• Reheat – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat.