Description
Baked beans are a beloved side dish that delight your taste buds with their sweet and smoky flavors. This easy recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or potlucks, making it a must-have at any gathering. The combination of crispy bacon, savory BBQ sauce, and a hint of brown sugar creates a mouthwatering dish that keeps everyone coming back for more. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can serve a hearty batch that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, cornbread, or fresh salads. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this baked beans recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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 your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and chop into small pieces.
- Using the remaining bacon grease in the pan, sauté the diced onion over medium-high heat until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped bacon to the pan; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and add the pork and beans (draining excess liquid from the cans).
- Combine the mixture from the frying pan with the beans in the baking dish; stir well.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; then uncover and bake for 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: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg