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×Published: by · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.Jump to RecipeWant to know how to make canned baked beans taste homemade? These Canned&nbsp;Baked Beans take store-bought canned beans and dress them up with bacon and other flavorings for that “from scratch” taste! Bake in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven for a thick and rich side dish perfect for all your summer bbqs and picnics.Skip to:It’s so easy to make canned baked beans taste homemade.&nbsp;Essentially simple ingredients are combined to produce a thick sauce with rich flavor.While I have nothing against making baked beans from dry beans, it can be rather tricky and time consuming. Doctoring up canned beans is infinitely better!This recipe is a modified version of one from the Pioneer Woman.A full list of the ingredients is in the recipe card below, but here are a few noteworthy tips.Canned Beans: Any brand of canned baked beans can be used in this recipe. My favorite beans have the sweetness of maple syrup and the smoky flavor of bacon to start with. We are just going to intensify it. Bacon: A good hardwood smoked bacon adds a smoky quality to these beans, but any bacon will do.Yellow mustard: Regular yellow mustard is preferred, but stone ground mustard or spicy brown mustard can be substituted.Barbeque sauce: Any brand and flavor of bbq sauce will work in this recipe. Choose the one you like best.Molasses: Instead of brown sugar this recipe uses molasses without additional sugar. Although this is an optional ingredient it adds a depth of flavor that is absolutely delicious. Jalapeno: Once the jalapeno is cooked the spice level is mellowed. The seeds may be removed to lower the heat level but maintain the flavor. Choose more or less depending on your heat preference.*Note: This recipe yields enough for 16-20 servings. If you want to cut it in half use an 8-inch cast iron skillet (affiliate) or small dutch oven.&nbsp;Start by cooking the diced bacon over medium heat in the 12-inch cast iron skillet (affiliate) or dutch oven until crispy. Be sure to get it as crispy as you like it. It will not get crispier once mixed in with the can of beans. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon leaving a little bit of bacon fat for flavor.Add all the vegetables to the bacon grease and cook until tender, which should take about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep them cooking evenly.In order to make everything fit, each can of beans needs about ¼ of its liquid drained off. Now add in all remaining ingredients, except for one can of the beans and stir well. Carefully add in the final can of beans and stir gently. The pan will be VERY full! The entire recipe does fit but just barely.&nbsp;They bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes until they are thickened and bubby. For a bit of insurance, place a piece of heavy duty foil or a cookie sheet under the skillet to catch any drips.If you don't have a cast iron pan this can be made in a large skillet on the stove top then transfer to a baking dish.These Canned Baked Beans are the best baked beans recipe for serving a crowd. They are absolutely perfect for family reunions, potlucks, BBQ’s, and picnics. Each recipe requires a 12-inch cast iron skillet (affiliate). If doubling, use 2 skillets or use a large dutch oven. A doubled recipe will serve a lot of people.If desired they can be made in a slow cooker although they won’t be quite as thick and rich. See the FAQ's below.Can I freeze baked beans? Absolutely! They can be frozen before or after baking. Make sure to put them in an airtight container. If they were already baked they might be a little stiff so feel free to thin them out with a bit of water. Can easy baked beans be prepped ahead? Baked beans prep ahead beautifully, which makes them perfect for taking to a get together. Once it is time to stir everything together do so in a large bowl or tupperware. When it is time to bake them carefully transfer to the cast iron skillet or dutch oven and bake as directed. Can this bean recipe be made in a slow cooker? These baked beans can be made in a slow cooker, but because of the difference in cooking environments, they won't develop the same thick texture. Instead they often end up more liquidy. You can try to prevent that by draping a clean kitchen towel across the crock pot and placing the lid on top of the slow cooker. Turn on high for 6-8 hours.If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating to let us know how it is!&nbsp;We’d also love to connect with you on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, or&nbsp;Pinterest. Tag @borrowedbites or hashtag #borrowedbites to show us your food!from votesPrintPinRateClick here to add your own private notes. They will only be visible to you. If you clear your browser's cache, they will be lost.All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.Can this recipe be made in the disposable aluminum pans? Thank you.Reply

×Published: by · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.Jump to RecipeWant to know how to make canned baked beans taste homemade? These Canned&nbsp;Baked Beans take store-bought canned beans and dress them up with bacon and other flavorings for that “from scratch” taste! Bake in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven for a thick and rich side dish perfect for all your summer bbqs and picnics.Skip to:It’s so easy to make canned baked beans taste homemade.&nbsp;Essentially simple ingredients are combined to produce a thick sauce with rich flavor.While I...

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