Erika's Baked Beans

Erika's Baked Beans
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    94

A symphony of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, these Baked Beans transform humble ingredients into a comforting and deeply satisfying dish. Crispy bacon, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of mustard create a culinary experience that's both rustic and refined.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    9 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    321 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp and golden brown. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove bacon from skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add chopped onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat and cook until softened and translucent. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine pork and beans, sautéed onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Crumble the cooked bacon and stir into the bean mixture. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the beans are thick and bubbly. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to allow the top to caramelize slightly. (90 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use maple-flavored bacon.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your liking. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if desired.
A dash of smoked paprika can add a pleasant smoky depth to the dish.
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to sauté the onion. Consider adding a pinch of liquid smoke for a smoky flavor.

Estella Wardbradtke

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 31 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Teagan Koepp

    I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them.

  • Maiya Mosciski

    These beans are amazing! The bacon and brown sugar create the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

  • Rahsaan West

    The addition of Dijon mustard is genius! It adds a wonderful tanginess that really elevates the dish.

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