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Baked Beans

The Best Baked Beans (Sweet and Smoky!)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 2 22-ounce cans Bush's Grilling Beans
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large oven-safe skillet to temperature over medium heat, then fry the bacon until crispy and golden brown.
  3. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the pan and saute for 2 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
  6. Add the beans, Dijon mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until well combined.
  7. Add the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until worked through the pan.
  8. Bring the beans to a light simmer.
  9. Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it into the beans.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal

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