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
Add some flavor to your cookout with these tasty barbecued baked beans. Perfectly paired with pulled pork, hot dogs, burgers, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beans
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
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- 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.
