Best Southern Baked Beans with Bacon
Transform ordinary canned beans into a gourmet Southern side dish. This recipe combines savory bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy mustard for a thick, rich, and smoky dish perfect for any BBQ or family gathering.
- Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield10 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cans pork n' beans (28 oz each, undrained)
- 6 slices thick bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 3 drops Liquid Smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Bacon: Cook the 5-6 slices of thick bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, let it cool, and then crumble it into small pieces.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the two 28-ounce cans of pork n’ beans, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and a few drops of liquid smoke (if using). Stir until all the ingredients are well mixed.
- Assemble: Pour the bean mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the beans.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for approximately 1 hour, or until the beans are hot, bubbly, and the sauce has thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Let the baked beans cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Notes
For deeper flavor, try saving a tablespoon of the rendered bacon grease and mixing it into the beans before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 15
