Tarted Up Baked Beans

Level up your side dish game with "Tarted Up Baked Beans," a flavorful twist on classic baked beans that’s equal parts smoky, sweet, and tangy! This crowd-pleasing recipe takes humble canned baked beans and transforms them with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a rich blend of Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. A quick sauté of garlic and onions in bacon grease adds incredible depth, while ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar create the perfect balance of bold flavors. Baked to bubbly, caramelized perfection and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these beans are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or a comforting weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is ready in just over an hour and serves up to six.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans canned baked beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it's crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then roughly chop. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, cooked onion and garlic, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle the chopped bacon across the top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and the top is slightly caramelized.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	327.2 grams (327.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	499

Total Fat 20.50g	26%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 2977mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 59.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 37.20g
Protein 20.90g	42%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 826mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 46.9%