Savory Baked Beans with Brown Sugar and Crispy Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for savory baked beans enhanced with brown sugar and crispy bacon, perfect as a hearty side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups canned baked beans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, cooked bacon, and sautéed onions. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of smoked paprika. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10
Keywords: baked beans, brown sugar, bacon, easy recipe, savory beans, side dish