Bacon Baked Beans

A square white bowl brimming with glossy baked beans in a rich sauce sits on a tiled surface. The beans, perfectly cooked, are complemented by small bits of bacon that add a savory touch to the dish.

Rich and smoky, these Bacon Baked Beans are packed with bold flavors that pair perfectly with summer cookouts or hearty family meals. Simple to prepare, this satisfying dish is a must-have addition to any barbecue spread!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon baked beans recipe, baked beans with bacon, easy cookout beans, family-friendly bean recipes, hearty bbq sides, rich flavored side dish, smoky summer side dishes

Method Oven, Stovetop

Main Ingredient Pork

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 169kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

6 Ounce(s) Hickory Smoked Bacon cut into 1/4 strips
1 onion chopped
3 cans Great Northern beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons maple sugar
3 tablespoons bbq sauce
1 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
salt & pepper to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons of water

Instructions

Cook bacon and onion in a saute pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the bacon is golden brown.
Stir in beans, brown sugar, molasses, maple syrup, bbq sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and liquid smoke.
Simmer the beans for 10 minutes keeping an eye on the amount of liquid.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water if the liquid looks low so that the beans do not burn.
Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
If time allows bake the beans for 30 minutes in the oven at 350F.

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