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Cowboy Baked Beans

Cowboy baked beans are hearty, smoky, and full of bold flavor. Made with bacon, onion, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce, this side dish is a natural fit for grilled meats, cookouts, and family-style dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cans 28 ounces total baked beans
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet or saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp.
  3. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the baked beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and stir until well combined.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish if needed.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until hot and slightly thickened.
  8. Serve warm.