Homemade Baked Beans

Rich and saucy homemade baked beans are the perfect summer BBQ side dish. This is the BEST baked beans recipe! It's made with molasses, peppers, onions, and bacon.
3 h 15 min9 servings773 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Strips Bacon (divided)
- 1 Onion (large, chopped)
- 1 Bell Pepper (red, chopped)
- 3/4 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 3 Cans Baked Beans (16 oz.)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- 2
Fry the bacon and set aside.
- 3
Reserve 2 Tablespoons (or less is fine) of the bacon grease, then sauté onions and peppers in it.
- 4
Mix all ingredients together except the 1/3 of the bacon.
- 5
Sprinkle the reserved bacon over the beans.
- 6
Put everything in a large baking dish and bake uncovered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- 7
When done, sprinkle a little cilantro over the top if desired.
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