Description
Baked beans are the ultimate comfort food, blending sweet and savory flavors into a hearty side dish that elevates any meal. With smoky bacon, rich BBQ sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser at summer cookouts or cozy family gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, cornbread, or even serves as a delightful dip with tortilla chips. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a weeknight dinner, these baked beans will surely satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 4 cans pork and beans (14 ounces 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 and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the remaining bacon grease, sauté the diced onion until tender.
- Mix in ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped bacon; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the four cans of pork and beans in the baking dish, remove excess liquid if needed, then stir in the mixture from the frying pan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to caramelize.
- Let cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg