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Cowboy Baked Beans

Easy Cowboy Baked Beans That'll Make You Feel Cozy

Cowboy Baked Beans are a hearty, sweet, and smoky dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to your meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cans Canned Baked Beans Feel free to swap in homemade beans or vegetarian alternatives.
  • 6 oz Bacon Use smoked tempeh or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots or green onions can be used for a milder taste.
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Opt for a spicy version for extra heat.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Enhances flavor and sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Adds tangy depth.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Infuses savory umami kick.
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Adds smoky element.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  3. Once the bacon is crispy, add the finely chopped yellow onions to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the canned baked beans, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Transfer the mixed ingredients into a baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
  6. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 45-60 minutes until thick and bubbling.
  7. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the beans to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Sauté onions thoroughly for maximum sweetness. For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add liquid smoke for flavor.

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