Hearty Baked Bean Casserole

Loaded with rich flavors and comforting textures, this hearty baked bean casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Featuring a delicious medley of savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and sweet baked beans, this casserole is elevated with tangy notes of mustard and apple cider vinegar, balanced by a touch of brown sugar. Topped with a gooey layer of melted cheddar cheese, it bakes to bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Easy to prepare and irresistibly satisfying, this recipe pairs well with fresh cornbread or a crisp green salad to make a complete, satisfying meal. Ideal for feeding a hungry family, this baked bean casserole is both a classic comfort food and a simple culinary masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cups canned baked beans
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. This should take about 7-8 minutes.

Step 6

Drain any excess grease from the skillet and set the beef mixture aside.

Step 7

In a separate skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, browned ground beef, crispy bacon, brown sugar, yellow mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1529.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2832.9

Total Fat 159.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 508.2mg	0%
Sodium 6476.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 98.1g
Protein 161.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1244.7mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 3864.5mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 28.9%