Jazzed up Baked Beans

May 16, 2021

Baked Beans are a popular accompaniment to cookouts, and barbecue fare. Don’t settle for ordinary pork and beans when you can easily jazz up the flavour and crowd appeal.

Prep time: 15 mins • Cook time: 1 hr • Total time: 1 hr 15 mins • Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans of baked beans
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ onion, chopped
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until much of the fat has been released, but the bacon is still flexible. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3. In a 9×9 inch baking dish, combine the beans, bacon, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bake for 1 hour.