Heidi’s Famous Baked Beans
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Heidi’s Famous Baked Beans
Description
This baked beans recipe uses canned pork and beans mixed with bacon cooked until crisp and onions sauteed until translucent in the bacon drippings. The addition of ketchup and firmly packed brown sugar provides a sweet and tangy base, while chili powder and dry mustard introduce subtle spice and depth. The mixture is combined thoroughly and baked at 350°F for an hour, allowing the flavors to meld and thicken the sauce.
The cooking method balances the softness of the beans with the savory, crisp bacon pieces, producing a hearty dish commonly enjoyed as a side at barbecues or casual meals. The baking step enhances the cohesion of flavors and gives a traditional texture that reheats well.
Once baked, the beans can be served immediately or kept warm in a slow cooker on low heat until mealtime, providing convenience for gatherings and meal timing.
Ingredients
- 2 (19.75 ounce cans) pork and beans or any other brand, Campbell's brand
- 8-12 pieces Bacon
- 1 cup white onion chopped finely
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon chili powder add to taste
- 2 teaspoons dry ground mustard
Instructions
- Fry bacon in skillet. Remove bacon and put on paper towels but leave drippings in pan. Saute onion on low until clear. Crumble bacon back in skillet, add beans. Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, and mustard. Bake in 350 degree oven for one hour. Either serve right away or keep in a crockpot on low until meal or BBQ.
Notes
- Use any brand of canned pork and beans or similar beans for this recipe.
- After baking, beans can be held warm in a crockpot on low heat to serve later.