Finally, Baked Beans That Aren’t Boring! Can we talk about how baked beans are usually just… meh?! They show up at every cookout looking the part, but most of the time they’re just sweet and one-note, and I end up taking a few obligatory spoonfuls and moving on.As someone who LOVES beans, this classic side dish has always felt like such a missed opportunity.So I set out to make a pan of baked beans that I’d actually be excited to pile onto my plate.

This recipe starts with a shortcut of canned baked beans (no judgment, we’re all busy!), then gets a major flavor upgrade with crispy bacon, sautéed onion and bell pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, molasses, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and a few smoky spices.The result is that perfect sweet-savory-smoky situation that tastes like it has been bubbling away all afternoon, even though it comes together with very little fuss.The bacon gets crispy, the veggies melt into the sauce, and everything bakes until thick, glossy, and caramelized around the edges.

They’re perfect for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, game day, or casual dinners with whatever’s on the grill…and guaranteed to disappear fast! ♡ Recipe Tips A few small things make a big difference here, so keep these tips in mind as you go.Save that bacon fat! Don’t drain the pan completely.Those 2 tablespoons of fat are basically flavor gold for sautéing your veggies.

Taste your sauce before it bakes.Every BBQ sauce br

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