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Southern-Style Baked Beans with Bacon

A comforting dish of baked beans flavored with crispy bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans baked beans Choose your favorite brand for the best flavor.
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped Crispy bacon adds a smoky depth.
  • 1 cup onion, diced Sweet or yellow onions work beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Gives that caramelized sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite for an extra kick.
  • 1 tablespoon mustard Dijon or yellow mustard will do.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Always better to season to your liking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
  3. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  4. Sauté the diced onion in the bacon drippings until soft and translucent.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Cooking
  1. Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
  2. Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  3. Serve warm.

Notes

Use precooked bacon to save time. If beans thickened too much, add a splash of water or broth. Consider adding jalapeños for heat or bell peppers for color.