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Homestyle New England Baked Beans with Bacon

A quick and delicious take on traditional baked beans that combines crispy bacon, sautéed onions, brown sugar, and ketchup with canned beans for a flavorful side dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, New England
Calories: 527
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound bacon chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cans 16 oz each baked beans
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until evenly browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion to the bacon and drippings. Sauté until the onion becomes tender and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  3. If desired, drain some of the excess bacon fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the pan for flavor.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine with the bacon and onions.
  5. Add the canned baked beans (including their liquid) to the skillet and gently fold to incorporate all ingredients.
  6. Simmer the beans uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 18gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1541mgFiber: 10gSugar: 31g
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