Description
Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans bring smoky sweetness straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, packed with rich flavor that makes side dishes seriously memorable. Slow-simmered bacon and smooth bourbon create an epic combination your family and friends will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (16 ounces/454 grams) pork and beans
- 6 slices bacon
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup onion
- ½ cup green bell pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C), preparing a welcoming environment for your bean casserole.
- Drain two 16-ounce cans of pork and beans, emptying them into a spacious mixing bowl where flavors will mingle and dance.
- Chop a half cup of onion and half cup of green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Add ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons bourbon, and 1 tablespoon yellow mustard to the beans, stirring gently to combine all ingredients into a rich, glossy mixture.
- Transfer the bean blend into a 2-quart baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Crumble 6 slices of pre-cooked bacon across the surface, creating a crispy, savory topping that will add delightful texture.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, watching for a bubbling, slightly caramelized top that signals your beans are perfectly heated.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Drain beans thoroughly to prevent watery beans and ensure a thick, rich consistency.
- Crumble bacon right before adding to maintain maximum crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with different bourbons to subtly change the depth of flavor in your dish.
- For a vegetarian version, swap bacon with smoky tempeh or coconut bacon and use vegetarian beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg