These Easy Bacon Baked Beans are the perfect blend of sweet, savory and smoky! Topped with bacon, they’re always a hit, and are SO easy to make! This Baked Beans recipe is one of those recipes we have with so many of our family dinners and for potlucks and bbq’s. We also love easy summer recipes like my
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hand! This post was originally compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. BAKED BEANS RECIPEBaked beans are such classic summer cookout/bbq food… and really easy to make yourself! Don’t reach for a can of pre-seasoned and full of preservatives beans… whip up these easy and lip-smackingly delicious brown sugar and bacon baked beans instead! Your mouth will thank you. Baked beans are such a classic dish, and I love how many varieties there are! Depending on your tastes and where you live, your beans might be more savory, more sweet, or more smoky. These beans are a great combination of the 3! You get the savory flavor from the sautéed onions and peppers, sweetness from the brown sugar, and the smokiness from the molasses and of course, the bacon 🙂 I also like to season my bacon with a sprinkle of black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried rosemary and brown sugar. That’s my signature bacon seasoning, it’s SO addicting! HOW TO MAKE BAKED BEANSMaking these baked beans is a cinch… in about 10 minutes they’re ready to pop in the oven and then you don’t have to mess with them for at least 2 hours.
ADDITIONAL COOKING TIPSEven though they’re pretty straightforward, here are a few extra tips and tricks. HOW LONG TO COOK BAKED BEANSHow long you cook them depends on how you like your beans… I like mine thick and pretty brown. So I cook mine about 2.5 hours, sometimes up to 3. If you like yours a little less thick, I’d cook them for 2 hours. HOW TO BAKE BACONBaking bacon is my preferred way to cook it, since there’s NO mess, and it’s pretty hands off. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of aluminum foil (trust me on this). Lay out your bacon so they’re close but not actually touching. Place baking sheet in a COLD oven, turn the oven on and preheat to 400°F. Immediately start a timer for 18-19 minutes. No need to flip them or anything, just walk away until the timer beeps. If you like your bacon a bit crispier, you’ll probably want to bake an additional minute or two. BUT FOR THIS RECIPE YOU DON’T WANT TO COOK THE BACON ALL THE WAY THROUGH!
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MAKING BAKED BEANS AHEAD OF TIMEYou can make these beans a day or so ahead of time. I find that when I reheat my beans, they tend to dry out a bit though. Alternatively, you can also assemble the bean mixture and pre-cook the bacon and store them separately in the refrigerator. Then just add to baking dish, top with bacon and bake. This will ensure your beans aren’t dry at all. STORAGELeftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within 1 week. FREEZINGLet baked beans cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat at 350°F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly throughout. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS RECIPE
BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS FOR TIPS AND REVIEWS.AND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING LETTING ME KNOW HOW YOU ENJOYED IT!Recipe originally published in 2015 and has been updated in 2020 with additional information. Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram! Servings: 8 servings (hover over # to adjust) These baked beans are semi-homemade and the perfect blend of sweet, savory and smoky! Topped with delicious bacon, they're sure to be a hit!
Want to save this recipe for later? Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box! ** if you want to feed a larger crowd, you can hover over the number of servings, and a slider will appear. Slide until it shows the amount of servings you want, and it will automatically calculate the ingredient amounts for you! Garnishing with sliced jalapenos is great if you like a little heat! The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used. Hey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’! Learn More Reader InteractionsAre baked beans and pork and beans the same?Pork and beans are meatier, with a thinner broth than baked beans. Ham hock provides the basis of the flavor, accented by aromatic vegetables. Pork and beans is a distinctly savory dish.
What to add to baked beans to make them better?How to make Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans:. Bacon.. Onion.. Molasses.. Spicy brown mustard (can substitute yellow mustard). Worcestershire.. Brown sugar.. Ketchup.. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for a touch of tanginess is optional and not shown.. What can I add to canned beans for flavor?Toss drained/rinsed/dried beans with a bit of olive oil (or avocado oil) and your favorite seasonings. You can add crushed whole seeds (coriander, cumin, fennel, mustard, etc.), woodsy herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage), red pepper flakes, crushed garlic cloves, and of course salt and pepper.
Which type of beans are used in baked beans?Beans used for Baked Beans
Navy beans, also known as Haricot Beans, are the beans used in commercially produced canned baked beans. They are white beans that are slightly smaller than Cannellini beans.
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