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Quick Baked Beans with Smoked Bacon





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Makes 10 servings

Take a shortcut and start with a can of Boston-style baked beans and add smoked bacon, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for an easy bean side dish.

Quick Baked Beans with Smoked Bacon




James Carrier
 6 ounces thin-sliced apple wood- smoked or regular bacon (about 6 slices), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
 2 onions (about 1 lb. total), peeled and chopped
 3 cans (28 oz. each) Boston-style baked beans
 1/2 cup catsup
 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
 1 tablespoon dry mustard
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir bacon often until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat in pan.

Step 2
2

Add onions to pan and stir often until they begin to brown and stick to bottom of pan, 7 to 9 minutes. Add beans and their liquid, catsup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and cooked bacon; mix well. Pour into a shallow 3-quart casserole.

Step 3
3

Bake, uncovered, in a 350° regular or convection oven until beans are bubbling in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 316Calories from Fat 19
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g11%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 22mg8%
Sodium 1278mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 56g19%

Dietary Fiber 14g57%
Protein 15g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.