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Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish.

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Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Easy baked beans recipe

I just simply love baked beans and this easy baked beans recipe is a favorite around here. I love my personal recipe so much that when we go out to restaurants I am often disappointed at their version.

Yes… I am weird about baked beans like that. 🙂 Warmer weather will be here before we know it and this is my favorite side dish to bring to family gatherings and barbecues.

If there is one thing I HAVE to have a cookout, it is baked beans. Anyone else agree?

We even have an easy crockpot Baked Bean recipe that is super easy if you prefer using the slow cooker!

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Tip for easy baked beans:

food chopper

If you have picky eaters in your house… whether it is your kids or your spouse, I suggest you invest in a little chopper. Here is the one that I like the best.

These are great, because they get the onions and vegetables really small. They end up being hidden in our baked beans or in any recipe, but you still get the the flavor.

I actually keep diced onions and peppers in the freezer for recipes as well. Learn and  how to freeze onions and also how to freeze peppers to save so much time in the kitchen!

This is one of the ways I meal prep and it makes meal time so much easier. I love being able to grab the sliced bell peppers from the freezer for this stir fry dish and other recipes.

It really helps make cooking dinner on busy weeknights much easier. Anytime I can save a few minutes, I am all about it!

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

So many recipes are complicated and time consuming. If you can chop, mix, and throw in the oven, then you can make this delicious recipe and WOW your guests. 😉

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

This easy baked beans recipe freezes great.

Make the entire batch and freeze the left overs. We do it all the time.

I like to freeze it flat in freezer bags but you could also use freezer containers if you prefer. This is perfect to enjoy for lunches during the week.

This is a great idea when you just don’t have any time and can grab this from the freezer.  We love doing this!

This recipe is super easy and you will save a ton of money from buying store bought canned baked beans. Make them from scratch and save mone.

Plus, you get get better tasting baking beans. It is a win-win. 🙂

Just reheat in the microwave or in a a small pot. I personally think they taste even better left over. 😉

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

What to serve with easy baked beans?

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Let’s learn how to make this simple baked beans recipe!

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Ingredients: 

  • pork and beans
  • BBQ sauce
  • brown sugar
  • jalapeno juice
  • onion
  • bacon
Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

How to make baked bean recipe:

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

In a bowl, mix the bacon, BBQ sauce, diced onions, brown sugar and jalapeno juice together.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 
Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Once mixed, add the 3 cans of pork and beans and pour into a 9×13 baking dish.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Bake until it starts to bubble. Keep reading for the full recipe.

You can top with more jalapeno peppers if you prefer but it is optional.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 
Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Give this easy baked beans recipe a try!

Skip the store bought stuff and make this instead. It is better than Bush’s baked beans in my opinion and you save money too!

Feel free to make this your own and try new things. You can also use kidney beans with the pork and beans. We often add bell pepper with the onion.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

Sometimes, I also add worchestershire sauce and liquid smoke with a brown sugar mustard mixture. Yum!

This is a great recipe and the perfect side to bring to any gathering. I can’t wait for you to try these easy baked beans.

How to freeze Baked Beans

Yes freezing baked beans is actually very easy. Check out Can you Freeze Baked Beans pot for more information.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

I love being able to serve my family delicious meals that are not complicated or time consuming. This is another great example of being able to make great meals without spending a ton of time or money!

You know we like to keep things simple and this is a really great recipe. Everyone will enjoy it!

Make it this week and let us know how it turns out. We love it for cookouts, gatherings and more in the summer. However, it is so tasty we make it year round.

You can’t go wrong with this easy meal. It is frugal and delicious!

We love German Potato Salad Recipe and the bacon makes it even better for another great side dish.

Once you try this easy baked beans recipe, you will never buy store bought again. It is so delicious and super easy to make for the perfect side dish. 

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Quick and Easy Baked Beans

5 from 3 votes
You are going to love this simple but delicious baked beans recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Calories 321
Author Eating on a Dime

Ingredients

  • 3 cans pork and beans
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce any brand
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons jalapeno juice from a jar or ¼ of fresh jalapenos chopped
  • ¼ onion diced use a chopper
  • 8 slices Bacon chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl mix the the bacon, bbq sauce, diced onions, brown sugar, and jalapeno juice.
  • One mixed add 3 cans of pork and beans
  • One combined pour into a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour until it starts to bubble.
  • Let set for about 10 minutes and then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 321kcal, Carbohydrates 52g, Protein 12g, Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 24mg, Sodium 1160mg, Potassium 696mg, Fiber 11g, Sugar 11g, Vitamin A 45IU, Vitamin C 6mg, Calcium 115mg, Iron 4mg

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  1. If I use Bush’s original baked beans instead of pork and beans, would I add less bbq sauce and brown sugar?