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A white pot filled with cooked beans in sauce, garnished with parsley.

Baked Bean Casserole

Chef Jenn
Packed with bold, smoky flavor, this Baked Bean Casserole brings baked beans to a whole new level. Bacon, brown sugar, and tangy sauce make it a standout side for barbecues, potlucks, and hearty family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern-inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces baked beans 2 cans
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until nice and crispy. Set it aside to cool, then crumble it.
  • Keep about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Use the reserved grease to sauté the onions and bell peppers for roughly 5 minutes until softened.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, bacon, sautéed vegetables, and all other ingredients. Stir well until everything is fully blended.
  • Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  • Serve warm and dig in!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For even better flavor, bake this dish a day early and reheat—it’s even tastier the next day.
  • Want a sweeter twist? Swap out the green bell pepper for red or yellow.
  • Don’t leave out the chipotle powder—it gives this casserole its signature smoky edge.
  • In a hurry? Use ready-made bacon and sauté your veggies in butter or olive oil instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword baked bean casserole, bbq side dish, easy bean casserole
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