Down Home Baked Beans

Down Home Baked Beans
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    11 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

A symphony of smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy chili sauce transforms ordinary baked beans into an unforgettable culinary experience. This recipe elevates a classic comfort food to new heights.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    72 g
  • Cholesterol
    28 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    884 mg
  • Sugar
    51 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients and ensure they are prepped and measured. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place bacon in a large, deep cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat until crispy and golden brown, rendering much of the fat. (10-15 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the chopped sweet onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the baked beans, chili sauce, brown sugar, sautéed onions, and crumbled bacon. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish or return it to the Dutch oven. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are bubbly and the sauce has thickened to your liking. (45-60 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld further. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot as a side dish at your next barbecue, potluck, or family gathering. Enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the bean mixture.
If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar to your desired level of sweetness.
These baked beans can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors actually improve as they sit!
Consider adding diced bell peppers for added texture and nutrients. A little bit of mustard also tastes great!

Janiya Mayer

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 382 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Kasey Bartell

    So easy to make, and so much better than store-bought baked beans. I'll never buy canned again!

  • Tremaine Ondricka

    I added a diced green bell pepper to the recipe and it was a perfect addition. I will always add it moving forward!

  • Candice Zemlak

    I reduced the amount of brown sugar and it was still very tasty and sweet. I liked the option of having less sugar.

  • Magdalen Reilly

    These baked beans were a hit at our family barbecue! Everyone raved about them.

  • Maggie Frami

    I've made these beans several times now, and they always come out perfectly. The bacon adds such a wonderful smoky flavor.

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