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Cowboy Baked Beans

Ultimate Comfort: Easy Cowboy Baked Beans for Cozy Nights

This Cowboy Baked Beans recipe combines hearty legumes with rich flavors, perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cans Canned Baked Beans Use Bush's or homemade beans.
  • 4 slices Bacon Substitute with smoked tempeh for vegetarian.
For the Flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with shallots or red onions.
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Use store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Yellow mustard or Dijon.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Skip for vegetarian version.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy (5–7 minutes).
  3. Sauté finely chopped onion in the reserved bacon fat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine baked beans, crispy bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
  7. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different beans or spice levels. Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

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