Description
These Southern-Style Baked Beans with Bacon are the ultimate comfort food side sweet, smoky, savory, and perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners. Thick-cut bacon, pantry staples, and slow-baked richness in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cans pork n’ beans (28 oz each)
½ cup ketchup
½ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Few drops Liquid Smoke (optional)
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp pepper
5–6 slices thick bacon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, pepper, and liquid smoke.
3. Drain the canned pork n’ beans (do not rinse) and fold them into the sauce until well coated.
4. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
5. Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the top evenly.
6. Bake uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours, until bacon is crisp and sauce is bubbling.
7. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead tip: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
For vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use smoked paprika instead.
Perfect as a side dish or hearty main with cornbread or grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Southern-style baked beans with bacon, best side dish for summer cookouts, sweet and smoky beans, comfort food recipe