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Baked Beans with Bacon

Name: Baked Beans with Bacon and Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 (55 oz) can baked beans; hot sauce, to taste

This baked beans with bacon recipe combines crispy bacon, sautéed peppers and onions, and a tangy-sweet sauce made with apple cider vinegar and barbecue sauce. It's a crowd-pleasing side dish that works equally well at potlucks, barbecues, and weeknight dinners.

🌍American 🏷️Baked beans 🏷️Bacon 🏷️Side dish 🏷️Southern Comfort food

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1h 5m

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Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

1 lb bacon
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 (55 oz) can baked beans
hot sauce, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
2
Bake the bacon at 400°F until nice and crispy. Remove from the oven, let cool, then chop. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
3
In a large skillet, sauté the diced green pepper and onion in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat until softened.
4
Stir in the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.
5
Add the apple cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6
Pour in the can of baked beans and add most of the chopped bacon, reserving some for the topping. Stir everything together.
7
Optionally, add a few dashes of hot sauce. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as desired.
8
Carefully pour the bean mixture into a large baking dish (such as a 9x13 inch pan).
9
Top with the remaining chopped bacon.
10
Bake at 400°F until hot and bubbly, about 30-40 minutes.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook bacon until very crispy so it holds its texture when mixed into the beans rather than becoming soft and chewy.
Sauté the peppers and onions until they release moisture and soften, about 5-7 minutes, to build flavor depth before adding to beans.
Stir the baked beans halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent the bottom from burning.
Taste the sauce before baking and adjust salt, vinegar, and spice levels to your preference since flavors will concentrate during baking.

Substitutions

Apple cider vinegar → white vinegar or rice vinegar (use same amount; white vinegar is more acidic, so reduce slightly)
Barbecue sauce → ketchup plus brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce (see FAQ for ratio)
Green bell pepper → red or yellow bell pepper (sweeter; adds color but slightly different flavor profile)
Paprika and chili powder → smoked paprika and cayenne pepper (for a smokier or spicier version)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes or microwave individual portions until warmed through.