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Baked Beans

Canned baked beans dressed up with ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, onion, and mustard, baked until bubbly. Optional diced bacon on top takes it over the top.

EasyPrep: 10 minCook: 30 minServes 6Oven

Ingredients

  • 28 oz can Bush's baked beans (any variety)
  • 1/3 Cup ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (or dried onion)
  • 1 Tsp mustard
  • Raw diced bacon, for topping (optional but recommended)

Assembly

  1. 1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2.In a baking dish, combine the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, diced onion, and mustard. Stir well.
  3. 3.If using bacon, scatter the diced raw bacon on top.
  4. 4.Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and the bacon (if using) is rendered.
  5. 5.Serve warm. Recipe can be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
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The Story

These aren't the healthiest thing on the site, but they're really, really good. The trick is taking a can of Bush's and doctoring it up with a few pantry ingredients. Add bacon on top and they're a go-to for barbecues and cookouts. Easy to double or triple for a crowd.