This Best Baked Bean Casserole recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser, perfect for casual family get-togethers or summer barbecues. With its sweet and savory flavors, it is a true comfort food that everyone will love. The combination of tender beans, smoky bacon, and tangy barbecue sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that is easy to prepare. This casserole is hearty enough to be a main dish, or you can serve it as a side with grilled meats. It's a classic American recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the bacon grease. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, kidney beans, black beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked bacon and sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the bean mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Pour the bean mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
