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A close-up of a spoonful of baked beans in a thick, reddish-brown sauce, served in a black dish with a parsley garnish in the background.

Baked Beans Casserole

Chef Jenn
This bold and hearty Baked Beans Casserole mixes crispy bacon, sautéed peppers, and smoky spices with classic canned beans. Sweet, savory, and just a little spicy—it’s the side that always gets second helpings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern-Inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces baked beans 2 cans
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp in a skillet. Crumble and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  • Sauté the chopped onion and green pepper in the bacon drippings for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
  • Stir together the baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed veggies, and all the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the beans are hot, bubbling, and slightly thickened.
  • Serve warm and enjoy every smoky-sweet bite.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

    • For even deeper flavor, make the casserole a day ahead—reheat just before serving.
    • Swap in red or yellow bell pepper for a sweeter twist.
    • The chipotle powder gives the dish its signature smoky heat—don’t skip it unless you're going mild.
    • In a rush? Use pre-cooked bacon and sauté the veggies in butter or olive oil instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword baked bean casserole, bbq side dish, easy bean casserole
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