Best Southern Baked Beans with Turkey Bacon for Comfort Food
Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors with these hearty Southern baked beans, enhanced with turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cans baked beans
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon and onion until the bacon is crisp and the onion is translucent.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked bacon and onion with the baked beans, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños.
- These baked beans can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg