BACON LOVERS BAKED BEANS
The classic baked beans recipe got an awesome upgrade! These Bacon Lovers Baked Beans and loaded with 1 pound of crisp, delicious bacon along with three types of beans, peppers onions and an amazing sauce. Made in the oven or slow cooker, this easy side dish is a must-have for any cookout, pot-luck, tailgate party or picnic!
It’s nearly cookout season you guys!! It might be my favorite time of year – things slow down a bit, lawn chairs come out, and friends and family gather together to enjoy great company and food. Anytime there is a cookout, picnic, barbecue or pot-luck, you’ve got to have an amazing assortment of sides, and baked beans MUST to be one of them! But, it cannot be just any baked beans recipe – my recipe for Bacon Lovers Baked Beans will be your new go-to recipe for your next summer get-together.
For this baked beans recipe, I made sure to include some of the very best Sugardale® Hickory Smoked Bacon. Sugardale Foods is a family-owned company and has been in business for nearly a century and all of its products are proudly made in the USA! Sugardale Hickory Smoked Bacon is made using a historic and secret blend of ingredients and has delighted bacon lovers for nearly a century with the perfect blend of smoke and sweetness. That wonderful blend of smoke and sweetness is the perfect compliment to this baked beans recipe. This Sugardale Hickory Smoked Bacon is their most popular variety, but they also offer Thick Sliced, Extra Thick Sliced, Center Cut, Applewood Smoked, Peppered, Lower Sodium and Pre-Cooked Ready Bacon. All of these are perfect for breakfast, sandwiches and salads, or wrapped around a juicy steak. Here are the easy steps to making this fantastic baked beans recipe:
Step 1: Chop and Brown the Bacon
I used my big Dutch oven to brown the bacon, but you can also use a large skillet or even your slow cooker, should it have a browning feature. I then transferred the bacon out of the pot, and on to a plate lined with paper towels. I drained the majority of the grease, but left about two tablespoons at the bottom of the pot to saute the peppers and onions. It’s a great way to add some extra smokey flavor to additional ingredients.
Step 2: Add the beans, peppers, onions and bacon back to the pot
Using the same Dutch oven that I browned the bacon and sauteed the peppers and onions, I then added the three varieties of beans, along with the bacon, peppers and onions. (Make sure you’re using a large pot or pan, as this recipe makes rather large quantity! It really is perfect for a potluck, cookout or barbecue!) In a separate bowl, make the sauce by combining the tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, and spices. Stir together well, and then pour directly into the pot with the bacon and beans. Stir all of the ingredients well. From here, the beans are ready to heat. There are three ways you can cook these beans: Stovetop, Oven or Slow Cooker. The cook times are specified in the recipe.
The textures and flavors of these baked beans can’t be beat! The crisp, savory bacon adds such amazing flavor to every bite of these beans. No only will this baked beans recipe be a huge hit at your next potluck, it’s always the first side dish to disappear. Be prepared to be asked for the recipe!
Here is a shopping list of the ingredients you’ll need for these amazing baked beans:
- 1 lb. Sugardale Hickory Smoked Bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 cans (22 oz.) basic baked beans
- 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- brown sugar
- molasses
- white vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- ground mustard powder
- salt
- pepper
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Delightful E Made.
Bacon Lovers Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Sugardale® Hickory Smoked Bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 2 22 oz. cans, basic baked beans
- 1 15.5 oz can, kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz can, butter beans, rinsed
Sauce:
- 1 8 oz. can, tomato sauce
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. ground mustard powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground pepper
Instructions
- Cut the Sugardale® Hickory Smoked Bacon into pieces. In a large Dutch Oven or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, begin browning the bacon to a medium crispness. Remove bacon from from skillet, transferring to a plate or bowl. Drain off the majority of the grease, leaving a some grease in the skillet. Over medium-high heat, saute the onion and pepper for 5-7 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- To the onions and pepper, add in the baked beans, kidney beans, butter beans and bacon.
- In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk or stir together until combined. Pour over the bean mixture. Stir all ingredients together until well coated and combined.
- Oven heat: Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
- Stove-top: Bring to simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce to low, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Slow Cooker: Heat on low for 3-4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out some of my other cookout side-dish recipes, like these:
Slow Cooker Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Ellie Wright says
My go to cookout dish is grilled red potatoes with red onions and garlic, butter and Italian dressing.
Ellie Wright says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/854806551260999680
mami2jcn says
My cookout dish is kielbasa skewers.
mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/854841167023919104
Francine Anchondo says
Burgers and baked beans
Francine Anchondo says
tweet-https://twitter.com/fmd518/status/854864225574977536
Natalie says
tweet – https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/855025678726701060
Natalie says
My go to cookout dish is chicken shish kabobs with chicken, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers drizzled with a honey and soy sauce.
Julie Wood says
My go to cookout dish is potato salad with bacon, mayo, eggs, pickles, red potatoes and mustard. So delicious!
Julie Wood says
tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/855039115309465600
Stephanie says
hot dogs and mac n cheese
Stephanie says
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/855081556842598400
Mita says
Burgers and grilled red potatoes with red onions.
Mita says
https://twitter.com/mitajdav/status/855083583823851520
Elena says
Pasta salad with grilled chicken
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/855085192163205120
Kelly D says
I like to grill shrimp and pineapple skewers.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/855132321514696706
Jessica To says
I like to make baby new potatoes with ranch seasoning.
Steve Weber says
My go to cookout menu is burgers, seasoned fries and baked beans, corn on the cob too!
groogruxking40 @ gmail dot com
heather says
My go to cookout menu is baked beans, hot dogs, hamburgers and my homemade potato salad.
heather says
tweet – https://twitter.com/myway070/status/855163103352299524
OFG says
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/855830707545026560
OFG says
Egg salad. You just have to keep it on ice 😉
Lisa Brown says
mine is chili and rice
Lisa Brown says
-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/856859026839220224
rachel says
I’m usually the sweets girl — brownies, blondies, cupcakes.
Elle says
My go to is grilled chicken with a BBQ marinade and homemade pasta and potato salads.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/857278054082674691
Madeline says
My go-to cookout recipe is potato salad. I adore potatoes of any kind!
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/858121728031158272
Jessie C. says
My go-to cookout recipe is pina colada chicken skewers.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie C. says
tweet- https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/858147331081764864
April V. says
For cookouts I always offer to bring the cookies. Mostly because I don’t want to have to worry about keeping things hot or cold. I know, I’m lazy!
Cynthia C says
I like to make an Italian potato salad that goes well with anything I put on the grill.
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/860154377415380992
latanya says
I like making potato salad
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/860461869747798016
Denise L says
I make a focaccia that you bake on a hot grill. Always a hit!
Denise L says
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/861356821902131200
Tara O. says
Zucchini boats are my go to cookout dish!
Denise S says
Mine is hamburgers and hot dogs with chips.
Margaret Smith says
Usually corn on the cob or a garden salad. Thsnks so much.
Margaret Smith says
Tweeted:https://twitter.com/peg42/status/862384746470494208
Thanks so much.
Kimmy Ripley says
Everyone loves my BBQ pulled pork!
claudia davis says
My go-to cookout recipe is skirt steaks.
claudia davis says
https://twitter.com/davisesq212/status/862492424555376640
Julie says
I don’t go to that many cookouts, but probably it would be cookies of some sort!
Rebecca Graham says
I like to cook potato salad for a cook out.
Amy Tong says
My go-to cook out recipe is Broccoli salad. 🙂
amy [at] uTry [dot] it
Amy Tong says
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/863068991123628033
amy [at] uTry [dot] it
Brittney House says
I like making my favorite potato salad.
Tamara says
Burgers or hot dogs for my family. Always makes for a great cookout.
westiemks5 at yahoo dot com
Tamara says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/863918105801699328
Ashley C says
We have a great baked beans recipe that we always make for cookouts! I also love to make up some dessert! Homemade icecream or banana pudding is always a hit!
Debbi Wellenstein says
We like brats and burgers on the grill-we make enough to last several days.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These beans are so colorful! And a whole pound of bacon? YUM!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Looks great and your pictures are crystal clear!
Mita says
I like to cook potato salad
Mita says
Tweet- https://twitter.com/mitajdav/status/866383843456167936
Wanda McHenry says
My go-to cookout recipe is my famous potato salad.
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/868415756178010116
Susan Smith says
My go to cookout menu is hamburgers baked beans, potato salad and macaroni salad.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/868571885524660229
kjasus says
i always make a bean salad for a cookout
kjasus says
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/869172361504980992
Tamra H says
My go-to cook out meal is pasta salad with colorful noodles, veggies, parm, and italian salad dressing.
Tamra H says
tweet: https://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/869619405621043201
Debbie B says
potato salad is my go to cookout recipe – goes with pretty much anything hubby may decide to cook on the grill
Barbara Montag says
My go to cook out recipe – I have to have chicken kabobs – chicken bell peppers mushrooms and onions. Marinated in Italian dressing.
thank you
Barbara Montag says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/870129712164687872
Cynthia C says
I make an Italian Potato Salad that goes well with all our grilled favorites.
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/870291431914655745
BusyWorkingMama says
I love grilled salmon on a cedar plank topped with fresh lemon.
shelly peterson says
I like bbq ribs and potato salad.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/871300324031475712
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Cheryl B says
My go to is pasta and potato salads.
Cheryl B says
https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/871368383723384833
Janice Cooper says
My go to is potato salad and deviled eggs
Janice Cooper says
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/871538799138017281
Cindy says
My go to dish is also potato salad.
mickeyfan says
Deviled eggs!
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/875855192331345920
Gina M says
My go-to cookout recipe is pasta salad with homemade italian dressing.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Stephanie Larison says
My go to cookout recipe is macaroni salad. Sometimes I’ll do potato salad to switch it up.
Stephanie Larison says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/889345433297965057
LAMusing says
My go to is BBQ chicken wings and fruit salad
LAMusing says
tweeted – https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/902266572592386049
Bert Ruiz says
Potato Salad is our go to recipe #Sweepstakesentry
Cynthia C says
I like to grill chicken kabobs and pair it with baked beans and potato salad.
Cynthia C says
Please disregard – I’ve already entered.
Crystal F says
We normally bring the slaw since my hubby makes a killer slaw and cookies. thank you!
Jeffrey says
My go to cookout recipe is macaroni and cheese with bacon and broccoli!
Jeffrey says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/927963384158609408.
Erica B. says
Buffalo chicken dip!
susan smoaks says
i love corn on the cob and potatoes on the grill.
susan smoaks says
https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/935580804666806272
Ed says
Broccoli Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad!
Sarah C says
My go to cook out recipe is my marinated steak and sauteed green beans!
Thomas Murphy says
I like to make Potato Salad
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/936038901365526528
Tabathia B says
Corn on the cob or grilled asparagus
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/936057361575313408
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Janice Cooper says
My go to cook out recipe is deviled eggs which are always a hit and potato salad.
Janice Cooper says
Please disregard this entry. I already entered in June. Sorry about that.
Leela says
Bourbon bacon burgers.
Carolyn D says
I love cheeseburgers and hot dogs for a cook out with a side of beans, salad, and chips.
Carolyn D says
https://twitter.com/DarkMysticNight/status/936193929640374273
Peter G says
Red Potato Salad. I always use red potatoes because I feel they taste the best in salads and other dishes.
Tracey byram says
7 layer salad; layers of lettuce, cucumber, celery, green peas, mayo, shredded cheddar, bacos
Susan Climan says
I have to have mozzarella and tomato salad at my cookouts. It really brings a fresh element to all of the meat!
Terry says
Tweeted-https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/936327389147045888
Linda G. says
we like to make burgers on the grill, they are my grandson’s favorite!
Kathryn C says
#Sweeps #SweepstakesEntry
grilled corn on the cob!
kacor7@hotmail.com
Kathryn C says
my #Sweeps #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/936338102750253057
kacor7@hotmail.com
kathy pease says
Our go to cookout recipe is bacon cheeseburgers
kathy pease says
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/936342960144297985
Donna Kozar says
I heat up a can of baked beans.
Sand says
I’m always asked to bring dessert.
Christian Alejandro says
I like to make frito pie or chili.
Trisha Musgrave says
My favorite cookout recipe is spaghetti salad
Richard Hicks says
One is my secret potato salad.
Richard Hicks says
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/936426529969639424
Kim~madeinaday says
What a great looking bean recipe! Yum! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Linda says
Wow! Bacon I guess. These look awesome. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? You will be featured next week. Have a great weekend.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Mmmmmmm….. Bacon…. Thanks for sharing your great recipes at the What’s for Dinner party.
Natalie A says
Oh my goodness, these look so good! I now know why they are called bacon lover’s baked beans! You probably can not go wrong with these baked beans! Baked beans are my favorite side dish at summer parties! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen