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Best Baked Beans Ever

Southern-style homemade Baked Beans with Bacon in a thick, rich, glossy sauce with a perfect balance of sweet and a hint of tang. An essential side for a blow out summer barbecue or anytime barbecue feast! Because this recipe uses canned beans (see NOTE), it's quick and so easy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Resting time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 674kcal
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 4 cans baked beans See NOTE
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can chili beans, drained
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tspn Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, but you really should give it a try!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Mix bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  • Pour into a large baking dish; top with Parmesan cheese—optional, but you really need to give this a try. You will be amazed...
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Regular-sized cans. Depending on the brand and its contents, the regular size will have a net weight of about 15, 15.25, 15.5 or 16 oz. 

Nutrition

Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1278mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5mg