BBQ Baked Beans Bacon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 strips bacon, chopped small
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 28 oz cans original baked beans, not drained
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
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In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion in the remaining bacon fat until softened and translucent. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. If omitting bacon, use 1 tablespoon oil to sauté the onions.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well mixed.
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Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through for even cooking.
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Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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For easier cleanup and less grease, try using pre-cooked microwave bacon or oven-baked bacon.
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Cook bacon until crispy to prevent sogginess in the beans.
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Use flavored baked beans like brown sugar, spicy, or mesquite for added variety.
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Center-cut bacon has less fat and stays crispier when baked into the dish.