These Southern-style baked beans take canned baked beans to a whole new level with a rich and flavorful sauce and crispy bacon topping. They are the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any gathering where you want a taste of Southern comfort.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Baked Beans with Bacon | 2 (28 oz) cans |
| Ketchup | ½ cup |
| BBQ Sauce | ½ cup |
| Brown Sugar | ¼ cup |
| Yellow Mustard | 1 tablespoon |
| Worcestershire Sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Garlic Powder | ¼ teaspoon |
| Pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Thick Cut Bacon (diced ½ inch) | 5-6 slices |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine bean mixture: In a large bowl, combine the canned baked beans, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well mixed and the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Pour into baking dish: Pour the prepared bean mixture into the greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with bacon: Distribute the diced thick-cut bacon pieces evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 60-90 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through and the bean mixture is bubbly and heated through. The cooking time may vary depending on your oven and the desired level of crispiness for the bacon.
- Serve warm: Once the beans are bubbly and the bacon is crispy, remove the baking dish from the oven. Serve the Southern Style Baked Beans warm as a delicious side dish.
Here’s another super easy Southern-style baked beans recipe that’s rich, smoky, and a little sweet:
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 oz) cans of baked beans (Bush’s Original or similar)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (or Dijon)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped (optional but classic)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the baked beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and onion (if using).
- Pour into a baking dish (8×8 or similar).
- Top with chopped bacon if using.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until bubbly and thickened.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips:
- Want it smoky? Add a dash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.
- Spice it up? Add a bit of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- No oven? Simmer on the stovetop in a covered pot for 30-40 mins on low.