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A bowl of Southern baked beans, rich and saucy

Quick way to grow your Baked Beans (Southern Style)

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to enhance canned baked beans with Southern-style flavors, perfect for a satisfying side dish. It's a simple modification that significantly improves the taste of plain baked beans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 28 oz Canned baked beans (large can)
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish for the beans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the canned baked beans with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped onion; stir until well mixed.
  3. Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the beans are bubbly and heated through, and the bacon is slightly crisp.
  2. Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture before baking. You can also vary the type of beans or add bell peppers for more flavor and texture.