Donna's Great Baked Beans

Elevate your barbecue or potluck spread with "Donna's Great Baked Beans," a smoky, sweet, and tangy side dish that’s sure to steal the show. This crowd-pleaser starts with hearty canned baked beans, infused with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a bold blend of brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. A touch of smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce adds a deep, savory richness, while baking slowly in the oven ensures the beans are thick, bubbly, and bursting with flavor. Topped with crumbled bacon for added crunch, these baked beans are the ultimate comfort food side dish for backyard barbecues, family gatherings, or holiday feasts. Ready in under two hours, this recipe serves eight and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, cornbread, or a fresh salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 60 oz Canned baked beans
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 medium Onion
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Mustard
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 3

While the bacon is cooking, finely dice the onion.

Step 4

In the same skillet with the bacon grease, sauté the diced onion for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans (with their sauce), brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Fold in the sautéed onions and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix thoroughly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon evenly over the top.

Step 9

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and thickened to your liking.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2158.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2553.1

Total Fat 25.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 9653.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 515.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.9g	0%
Total Sugars 257.9g
Protein 98.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 930.8mg	0%
Iron 29.6mg	0%
Potassium 6074.4mg	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: 8.4%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 76.9%