Brown Sugar Baked Beans with Bacon
These Brown Sugar Baked Beans with Bacon are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and a little bit of smoky at the same time! They're beyond easy and one of our favorite side dishes to take to summer potlucks and barbecues!
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 58 oz baked beans, Bush's Country Style is great
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons onion powder, or dried minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle position.
- Combine all ingredients, except for bacon, in a serving dish of your choice. Stir to fully incorporate ingredients.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly on top. Cover and place in oven for 15-20 minutes or until dish is hot. Serve warm.
Notes
- Always use good quality baked beans for this recipe. Bush's Country Style baked beans work great and have a delicious flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Cook your bacon until it's nice and crispy. This will give your baked beans a wonderful crunch and a rich, smoky flavor.
- Don't skip the brown sugar. It adds a lovely sweetness that balances the savory and smoky flavors in the dish.
- Mustard powder adds a nice tangy kick that takes the dish to the next level.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of ketchup to suit your personal preference. It adds a hint of acidity and a touch of sweetness.
- Onion powder or dried minced onion is a convenient way to add savory onion flavor without the need for chopping and sauté.
- Freshly ground black pepper is a must. It adds a little heat and a lot of depth to the dish.
- Serve your brown sugar baked beans with bacon warm for the best flavor. It’s the perfect accompaniment to burgers, more burgers, baby back ribs, chicken, or whatever you’re grillin’ up.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg