Oven Baked Beans Recipe
Experience the warmth of home cooking with Mom's Oven Baked Beans, a delightful mix of sweetness, tanginess, and rich bacon—a delectable addition to any BBQ table!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 strips bacon
- 1/2 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 small yellow onion diced
- 1 (53 oz.) can pork and beans
- 1/4 cup Heinz Chili Sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until it's crisp. Then remove it and set it on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a large Dutch oven or casserole dish, add the diced bell pepper and onion along with the pork and beans, chili sauce (or Barbecue sauce), brown sugar, and pepper.
- Crumble the bacon slices over the top, then stir to combine.
- Place it in the oven and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer you cook the beans, the thicker they'll get. Keep in mind that as they cool, they'll thicken too.
- Remove it from the oven, stir, then let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
This makes a lot of beans; you could halve the recipe by using a 28 oz. can of pork and beans, but we always do a full batch and take them to BBQs or eat them as a side throughout the week.
To STORE Oven Baked Beans, allow them to cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days. To FREEZE, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
To REHEAT, place the beans in an oven-safe dish and warm them in the oven at a low temperature, around 300°F (150°C), stirring occasionally until heated through. Alternatively, reheat in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish.
Thicker Beans: The longer you cook the oven-baked beans, the thicker they get because more water will evaporate, and the bean mixture will naturally thicken.
Thinner Beans: To thin out the beans, you will want to add more water, chili sauce, or chicken broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
