Baked Beans

Baked Beans are a popular dish you make from cooked bean. Typically navy beans, stewed in a sweet and tangy sauce. They are a common staple in American and British cuisine. Often enjoyed as a side dish or included in a variety of recipes.

What I’m going for here is a quick and easy delicious recipe that anyone can follow, and is killer. I mean sure you could go the dried bean route, brine them cook for 30-40 minutes. But I’m telling you the outcome will be the same. When you add the sauces, spices, bacon fat, and molasses it turns these ordinary canned beans into a masterpiece of flavors. Just use a good quality canned bean. I prefer Bush’s. I hope you will try Baked Beans for your next get together.

Baked Beans

What I’m going for here is a quick and easy delicious recipe that anyone can follow, and is killer. I mean sure you could go the dried bean route, brine them cook for 30-40 minutes. But I’m telling you the outcome will be the same. When you add the sauces, spices, bacon fat, and molasses it turns these ordinary canned beans into a masterpiece of flavors. Just use a good quality canned bean. I prefer Bush’s. I hope you will try Baked Beans for your next get-together.

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 3 – 28 Ounce cans of Bush’s original Baked Beans
• 8 slices thick bacon chopped
• 3 – 4 Strips of bacon optional
• 3/4 Cup red bell pepper chopped medium
• 3/4 Cup onion chopped medium
• 1/4 Cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 Cup molasses
• 1/4 Cup yellow mustard
• 1/4 Cup catsup or BBQ sauce
• 2 Tbs Worcestershire

Instructions

 

• Directions:
• Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a 13 X 9 pan
• Fry the chopped bacon in a large skillet until it is crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Leave the drippings in the skillet.
• Sauté the bell pepper and onion in the bacon drippings until onion has softened. Remove skillet from heat.
• Put all 3 cans of beans in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, onion and all the drippings to the beans.  Add the brown sugar, molasses, mustard, catsup and Worcestershire.  Mix well.  Add the crisp bacon.  Mix well. 
• Pour bean mixture into pan. If you desire you can lay 3-4 strips of bacon on top of the beans.
• Bake 45 – 55 minutes

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Notes

For an extra little zip add Cayenne to your taste.

Keyword BBQ, Beans, Party, Side

Serve Baked beans on their own as a side dish or used as an ingredient in other dishes such as casseroles, stews, or baked bean pies. Enjoy them alongside grilled or bar-b-que meats.

Canned baked beans are readily available in most supermarkets and offer a convenient and quick option for enjoying this dish. They can be heated on the stovetop or in the microwave, making them a popular choice for a quick meal or snack.

Overall, baked beans are a versatile and flavorful dish. Enjoyed in various ways, depending on personal preferences and cultural traditions.

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