Simple Southern Baked Beans

KeepItSimpleAnnaSue

Making simple southern baked beans is a must for holidays, church get-togethers, and comfort food nights. These baked beans take a can of pork and beans and turn it into something special in no time.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled into small pieces
1-2 large onions (diced and cooked in the bacon grease)
2 (15 oz.) cans of pork and beans (or your favorite baked bean)
6 tbsp. yellow mustard
6 tbsp. ketchup
10 tbsp. maple syrup

Method

Preheat your oven to 325°.
Fry your bacon until crispy and then crumble it up. Or, cut it into small pieces prior to frying it. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Saute your diced onion for about 7 minutes (until browned) in the bacon grease over medium heat.
Mix the bacon, onion (with grease), pork and beans, mustard, ketchup, and maple syrup.
Pour it into a casserole dish, cast iron skillet, or 8 x 8 inch pan, cover, and bake for 45-60 minutes.