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Easy Crispy Bacon Baked Bean Casserole Recipe Perfect for Family Dinners

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A hearty and comforting casserole featuring crispy bacon and savory baked beans, perfect for family dinners and potlucks. Quick and easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) baked beans (preferably Bush’s)
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon optional chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine baked beans, cooked onion and garlic mixture, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and melted butter. Stir until well incorporated.
  5. Pour the bean mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly, then sprinkle the crispy bacon bits over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling edges and a golden crust form on top.
  7. Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For crispier bacon topping, broil casserole for last 2-3 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning. Save bacon fat for sautéing onions and garlic for added smoky flavor. Do not over-stir beans to maintain texture. Can substitute turkey bacon for leaner option or vegetarian beans for vegetarian version. Check labels for gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and baked beans.

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