Description
This Baked Beans recipe takes the humble canned bean and transforms it into a sticky, sweet, and savory masterpiece. By slow-baking them with crispy bacon, brown sugar, and a tangy kick of mustard, we create a dish that’s hearty enough to stand on its own yet the perfect companion to any grilled meal. It’s a nostalgic comfort food that’s guaranteed to be the first empty dish at your next potluck.
Ingredients
- 3 (28 ounce) cans Prepared Pork and Beans, undrained
- 1 teaspoon Minced Onion (dried or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard
- 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- 5 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon, crumbled
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Generously grease a 3-quart baking dish (or a 9×13 inch pan) with cooking spray or butter.
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Combine the Flavor Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the minced onion, spicy brown mustard, packed brown sugar, and ketchup until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture is smooth.
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Add Beans and Bacon: Pour the cans of pork and beans (sauce included) into the bowl. Add the crumbled, crispy bacon. Gently fold everything together until the beans are thoroughly coated.
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Bake Low and Slow: Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 2 hours.
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Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let stand for 10-15 minutes to thicken further. Serve warm.
Notes
- Sauce Consistency: Baking uncovered is crucial! It allows excess liquid to evaporate, thickening the sauce into a rich, sticky glaze.
- Bacon Texture: Cook your bacon until it’s very crisp before crumbling. This prevents it from becoming chewy during the long bake time.
- Flavor Distribution: Mixing the sauce ingredients before adding the beans ensures you don’t get clumps of sugar or mustard in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Side Dish, BBQ
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
