Description
Baked beans are a classic side dish that adds warmth and flavor to any meal. This easy recipe combines smoky bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, creating a deliciously satisfying accompaniment perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this baked bean dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy it alongside grilled meats, or serve it as a standalone treat topped with cheese or nestled in a soft bun for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 4 cans pork and beans (14-ounce each)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crispy, then chop and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the remaining bacon grease until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked bacon, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce with the onions; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a sprayed 9×13-inch baking dish, mix pork and beans with removed liquid and add the sautéed mixture; stir well.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg