Description
4th of July Baked Beans are the ultimate summer side dish, brimming with sweet, smoky flavors that perfectly complement any barbecue or picnic. This easy recipe features a delicious blend of molasses, thick-cut bacon, and tangy barbecue sauce, creating a hearty dish that will have your guests coming back for more. Ideal for Independence Day celebrations or casual get-togethers, these baked beans promise to elevate your meal with their rich taste and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz) cans baked beans
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but retain drippings.
- Sauté onion in bacon drippings until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer bean mixture to a greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg