Rich, smoky, sweet, and perfectly savory—Southern Style Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort side dish that elevates any family dinner, barbecue, or holiday spread. Slow-baked with brown sugar, bacon, and spices, these beans come out thick, glossy, and exploding with deep Southern flavor.
Whether you’re serving grilled meats, roasted chicken, or enjoying a potluck feast, these baked beans add that warm, homemade touch that everyone loves. They’re easy to make, budget-friendly, and taste even better the next day!
Ingredients:
4 cups canned baked beans (or 2 cans, 28 oz each)
6–8 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbecue sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for smokiness)
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the bacon and onions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a pan, cook the chopped bacon until lightly crispy.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and fragrant.
Drain excess fat if needed.
- Mix the sauce
In a large bowl, combine:
brown sugar
ketchup
barbecue sauce
mustard
Worcestershire sauce
smoked paprika
garlic powder
salt & pepper
Stir well until smooth.
- Combine everything
Add the baked beans to the bowl.
Add the cooked bacon and onions.
Mix until fully combined.
- Bake
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish.
Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until thick, bubbly, and caramelized on top.
- Serve
Let it cool slightly and serve warm with grilled meats, burgers, hot dogs, or chicken.