A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.
45 Minutes or Less - Food - Sides

Baked Beans With Bacon

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Liza Hawkins

A summer BBQ isn’t complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.

 

A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.

 

There’s a time and place for extravagance when it comes to hosting and entertaining.

A summer BBQ isn’t one of those times. I mean, unless you’re summering in the Hamptons and can afford the luxury of having your event catered.

But, even then you’re not the one cooking, right?

No, summer BBQs call for easy breezy comfort food.

Things you can pull together with simplicity and a little finesse so that your focus can be on enjoying the party, and not sweating over the stove.

 

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A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.

 

These baked beans with bacon are the epitome of ease.

They also taste really, really, really good.

There’s nothing like a sweet, savory, salty combo to win anyone’s heart over.

And the fact that this recipe’s pulled together in one single cast iron skillet … well, it’s like the icing on the cake.

 

A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.

 

Pair this with burgers and dogs, or (if you’re like me) just grab a bowl and make these baked beans with bacon your main course!

 

A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.

 

A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.
Yield: 4 side servings

Baked Beans With Bacon

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

A summer BBQ isn't complete without these easy-to-make sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.

Ingredients

  • 1 28-oz can baked beans
  • 6 strips thick cut bacon, diced
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Set the oven to broil (low if it's an option) and place the oven rack in the middle slot.
  2. Pour the baked beans into a 8" cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the bacon, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper evenly on top.
  3. Place the skillet into the oven and broil it for 15 minutes or until the bacon's crisp, it's browned on top, and the beans are bubbly.
  4. Let it cool for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 213Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 835mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 6gSugar: 18gProtein: 11g

Hi, I'm Liza — a self-proclaimed word-nerd who loves getting lost in whimsical stories and epic movies. I have laid-back, practical attitude towards life and am always on the hunt for good eats, easy recipes, binge-worthy shows, relaxing road trip destinations, the perfect fizzy gin cocktail, and time to finish my novel!

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