Andrea’s Baked Beans is a cozy, comforting side dish, beloved at family gatherings and summer cookouts. Passed down through generations, this recipe reflects classic American home cooking with the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. The addition of brown sugar, dry mustard, and ketchup creates a rich and tangy glaze, while bacon infuses it with irresistible smokiness. Whether served alongside burgers, grilled meats, or as part of a hearty potluck table, these beans are a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Pork & Beans (preferably Bush’s)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 6 slices bacon (cut into pieces)
- ½ cup ketchup
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Beans
- Empty one can of pork & beans into a greased casserole dish.
Step 2: Mix & Sprinkle
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and dry mustard.
- Sprinkle half of this mixture over the beans.
Step 3: Add Second Can
- Pour the second can of pork & beans into the casserole.
Step 4: Top and Sauce
- Sprinkle remaining sugar and mustard mixture over the beans.
- Place bacon pieces evenly on top.
- Pour ketchup over the entire mixture.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake uncovered at 325°F for 2 to 2½ hours.
Step 6: Optional Marinate
- Cool and refrigerate overnight to let flavors marinate.
- Bring to room temperature and reheat before serving.
Tips
- Add diced onions for extra flavor and aroma.
- Replace bacon with smoked sausage for a heartier dish.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for tanginess.
- Stir in a tablespoon of molasses for deeper sweetness.
- Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for heat.
- Mix in diced bell pepper for color and texture.
- Swap ketchup for barbecue sauce to make BBQ-style beans.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a New England twist.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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Delicious Andrea's Baked Beans 2 (16-18 oz) cans Pork & Beans (Bush's) 3/4 C. brown sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 6 slices bacon, cut into pieces 1/2 C ketchup Empty one can of beans into greased casserole dish. Combine sugar & mustard. Sprinkle half of this mixture over beans. Pour second can of beans into casserole. (over) Sprinkle on beans rest of sugar & mustard mixture. Place bacon on top of this and pour ketchup over entire mixture Bake uncovered 2 - 2½ hours at 325°. Cool, refrigerate overnight to it to marinate. Next day, bring to room temperature & heat for serving. Serves 5. SALVAGED RECIPES
From Transcription to Instructions
Hi there, we spotted that Andrea's original recipe is delightfully short, so our instructions simply break it into clear steps: mix the brown sugar and dry mustard in a bowl before sprinkling half over the first can of beans, then pour in the second can, scatter the bacon pieces on top and pour the ketchup over everything. We kept the baking time and the overnight chill suggestion intact, but spelled out when each ingredient goes in so you can follow along without guessing.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 9gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.5mg
