Cathy J's Baked Bean Casserole

Packed with hearty flavors and easy-to-find ingredients, Cathy J's Baked Bean Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for gatherings or weeknight dinners. This one-dish wonder combines tender baked beans, savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and sautéed veggies, all coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Baked to golden, bubbling perfection, it's a dish that delivers rich, smoky, and satisfying bites in every spoonful. Ready in just over an hour, this casserole is a crowd-pleasing favorite that pairs beautifully with cornbread or a crisp garden salad. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or cozy nights in, this recipe is a must-try for bean casserole lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned baked beans
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 medium (diced) Onion
• 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Crumble the reserved crispy bacon and stir it into the bean mixture.

Step 7

Add the sautéed onion, bell pepper, and cooked ground beef to the bean mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and slightly caramelized on top.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2006.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2773.2

Total Fat 102.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 368.6mg	0%
Sodium 7351.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 192.3g
Protein 141.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 638.3mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 5120.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 48.5%