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!
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
Beans can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 2328mgSugar: 5g
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