Description
Baked beans from canned beans are a nostalgic, comforting side dish that brings back memories of summer barbecues and family gatherings. This recipe transforms basic canned beans into a flavorful masterpiece with a perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness. With minimal effort, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or stands confidently on its own as a hearty vegetarian option. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) navy or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (or turkey bacon for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, saut? onions until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix beans, chopped bacon, onions, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Transfer to the baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg