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Easy Baked Beans
Easy Baked Beans
"Baked beans just go with cookouts; it’s the perfect side dish for hamburgers, hot dogs, and goes with any other side dish on the menu. The simple additions of bacon, green bell peppers, onions, and condiments added bring so many flavors to canned pork and beans. From start to finish this dish is done in less than one hour. This is by far the most requested side dish requested by our family and friends for me to make."
Why You'll Love This Recipe
We absolutely love this recipe for Easy Baked Beans, and we know you will too! Baked beans are a classic side dish that just screams summer cookouts and backyard BBQs. They pair perfectly with hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, or just about anything else you're serving up on the grill.
What makes this recipe so special is the addition of bacon, green bell peppers, onions, and a few key condiments that elevate the flavors of the canned pork and beans. The smoky, salty bacon adds a depth of flavor, while the bell peppers and onions bring a touch of sweetness and crunch. The combination of these ingredients creates a delicious medley of flavors that will have your tastebuds dancing with delight.
And the best part? This dish comes together in less than an hour from start to finish. That means you can whip up a batch of these Easy Baked Beans in no time and have them on the table for your family and friends to enjoy. It's no wonder that this is the most requested side dish in our household – it's just that good!
So next time you're planning a cookout or gathering, be sure to add this recipe to your menu. Your guests will be raving about these Easy Baked Beans, and you'll be happy to have a delicious and easy side dish to serve alongside your favorite grilled dishes.
Serves6 people
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time45 min
Cooking Vessel Size1 1/2 quart casserole dish
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon
- 3 tablespoons Bacon Drippings
- 1 cup Chopped onion
- 1 cup Green bell pepper, diced
- 2 (16-ounce) Cans of pork and beans in tomato sauce (drain some of the tomato sauce from cans)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ketcup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Cook the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, and reserve 3 tbsp of the bacon drippings. Drain the rest and crumble bacon. Set aside.
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Saute onion and green pepper in drippings until tender.
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In a 1½ quart casserole dish, combine the 2 cans of pork and beans, onions, green peppers, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mix well. Add crumbled bacon and mix again.
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Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand a few minutes and serve.
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