Oven Baked Beans Recipe

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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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2 10

Total Time2 15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Andrea

Equipment

Dutch Oven

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.

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