baked beans

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Jun 30, 2025

These quick and easy baked beans are made with smoked bacon, onions, and garlic, all smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce. They will knock your socks off. They are the perfect side dish for all your summer and fall grilling.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans baked beans (28 oz each)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • - salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make baked beans

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    In a large ovenproof skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, move it to paper towels to drain. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet and discard the rest.
  • Step 3
    Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat until soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  • Step 4
    Add the beans, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and simmer over low heat for a few minutes. Taste the beans and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Step 5
    Stir the bacon into the beans and place the skillet in the oven. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

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Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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