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Southern-Style Baked Beans with Bacon

Southern-Style Baked Beans with Bacon: Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy Southern-Style Baked Beans with Bacon, a perfect blend of smoky bacon and sweet brown sugar for an irresistible side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cans Baked Beans Choose your favorite brand for optimal flavor and convenience.
  • 1 cup Onion diced, sweet or yellow onions.
For the Delicious Add-Ins
  • 6 slices Bacon chopped, provides smoky depth and richness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar delivers caramelized sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce select a flavor that excites your palate.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Dijon or yellow mustard are perfect options.
  • Salt and Pepper season to taste.
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley adds color and a burst of flavor.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats up.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and drain excess grease.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion in the bacon drippings over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until soft.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine canned baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and golden-brown.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with cornbread or grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the baked beans the day before to enhance the flavors. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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