Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade baked beans, a classic dish that brings warmth to any gathering. This easy recipe features a tantalizing blend of crispy bacon, zesty BBQ sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, creating a hearty side dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Whether served alongside grilled meats or as part of a festive potluck spread, these baked beans are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying, they will quickly become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 4 cans pork and beans (14-ounce cans)
- 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.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat, chop into pieces, and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the diced onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped bacon to the onions. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Drain excess liquid from the pork and beans and combine them with the sauce mixture in the baking dish. Stir well.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow the baked beans to rest 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg