Why settle for regular canned beans when you can make them taste restaurant-quality? By just adding a few ingredients like bacon and molasses, you can transform them into something spectacular!
Ingredients For Baked Beans
- Bacon
- Onion
- Canned pork and beans
- Molasses
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Yellow mustard
- Red pepper flakes
How To Make One-Dish Baked Beans
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel but keep the drippings in the pan. Sautee the onions in the bacon fat until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the baked beans, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and crumbled bacon, and stir until well combined. Bake for 45 mins.
Can I Prepare The Baked Beans In Advance?
Absolutely! You can prepare them, spoon them into the casserole dish, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Can I Freeze The Baked Beans?
Yes, you can. Let them cool down completely, store them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
One-Dish Baked Beans: Easy Cleanup Perfect For Parties
Equipment
- Large cast iron or oven-safe skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Oven
Ingredients
- 16 oz bacon
- 1 ½ cups sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 4- 14 oz cans pork and beans
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- ½ cup dark molasses
- 3 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel but keep the drippings in the pan. Sautee the onions in the bacon fat until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the baked beans, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and crumbled bacon, and stir until well combined. Bake for 45 mins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baked Beans
1. What If I Don’t Have Dark Molasses?
You can use maple syrup or honey instead, although the flavor will be slightly different.
2. Can I Make This Recipe In A Slow Cooker?
Yes, you can! Place all ingredients into the slow cooker (precook and crumble the bacon), and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
3. Is It Necessary To Use Pork and Beans? Can I Use Another Type Of Beans?
It is best to use pork and beans because they are already seasoned, but you can use navy or pinto beans too. You would probably need to adjust the sweetness and seasonings.
4. What Kind Of Onions Do I Have To Use?
Sweet onions like Vidalia work best, but any sweet yellow onions should work.
5. Can I Make This Without Bacon For A Vegetarian Version?
Yes, just use about a tablespoon of oil to saute the onions before mixing in the rest of the ingredients.
6. How Do I Know When The Beans Are Done Baking?
They are done when they are bubbly and slightly thickened.
7. What Can I Do If The Beans Are Too Sweet?
To balance the sweetness, add a bit more mustard or a splash of cider vinegar.
Thursday 19th of December 2024