Description
A crowd-pleasing side dish featuring sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) pork ‘n beans
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then transfer to paper towels.
- Reserve 1–2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
- Add diced onion to the drippings and sauté until translucent, about 4–6 minutes.
- Combine the pork ‘n beans, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and mustard in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the sautéed onion and most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some bacon for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and thickened, tenting with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle reserved bacon on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For less sweetness, reduce brown sugar or substitute with maple syrup. Can use vegetarian alternatives instead of bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American