Easy BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon

Baked beans with bacon in a bowl and baking dish.

5 from 7 votes

These Easy BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon are loaded with pork and beans, ground beef, bacon, peppers, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce for the ultimate Southern cookout side dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

2 (28 oz.) Cans Pork & Beans
1 pound Ground Beef
1 large Onion diced
1 Green Bell Pepper diced
2 Jalapenos seeded and finely diced
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ cup Brown Sugar Light or Dark Brown
½ cup BBQ Sauce
½ cup Ketchup
2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
6 slices Thick Cut Bacon cut into 1" pieces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Open the Pork & Beans and drain any liquid from the top of the can. Discard liquid. Pour beans into a large bowl and set aside.
To a large skillet, add ground beef, onions, jalapenos, and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Drain grease. Add to the bowl with the Pork & Beans.
Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, bbq sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Mix well.
Pour baked beans into a 13" x 9" inch baking dish.
Place uncooked bacon pieces evenly on top of the beans in a single layer.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour until bacon is cooked and slightly crisp.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

Drain the thin liquid from the top of the pork and beans can, leaving the thick sauce behind.
This classic recipe can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a slow cooker.
Allow the beans to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken.

Storing and Reheating:

Fridge: Store all leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Freezer: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.

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