These easy barbecued baked beans are perfect for cookouts! Pair them with a pulled pork feast, hot dogs, burgers, steaks, and more. The beans are elevated with the addition of bacon, onions, peppers, and a simple barbecue sauce mixture. They’re delicious and super easy!
Recipe Variations
- Meat: Add browned ground beef, sausage, or turkey to the bean mixture for a hearty, protein-packed dish.
- Vegetables: Sneak in some julienned carrots or diced tomatoes for extra nutrients.
- Liquid Smoke: Amp up the smoky flavor with a teaspoon or so of liquid smoke.
- Heat: Sauté a finely chopped jalapeño pepper with the onion, or add a dash of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Herbs and Spices: Try adding chili powder, smoked paprika, thyme, or parsley to add to the flavors.
Barbecued Baked Beans
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Add some flavor to your cookout with these tasty barbecued baked beans. Perfectly paired with pulled pork, hot dogs, burgers, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (green, red, or combo)
- 1 28-ounce can baked beans (or 2 16-ounce cans)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 10 minutes until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
- Add the chopped onions and peppers to the drippings in the skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, and dry mustard.
- Remove any excess liquid from the top of the beans in the can and add them to the bowl along with the bacon and sautéed onions and peppers.
- Turn the beans into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole.
- Bake the beans for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beans
- Method: Bake
