Description
BBQ Baked Beans are a quintessential side dish that brings rich flavors and a hearty texture to any gathering. This easy-to-make recipe features crispy bacon, sweet BBQ sauce, and caramelized onions, making it the perfect addition to summer cookouts, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. Whether served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed on their own, these beans are guaranteed to impress your guests with their irresistible savory-sweet profile. Plus, they’re customizable—feel free to add your favorite spices or ingredients for a unique twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips bacon, chopped small
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 (28 oz) cans original baked beans (do not drain)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the diced onion in the remaining bacon fat until softened; remove and drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg