Awesome Baked Beans 🍲🥓
Overview:
Awesome Baked Beans is a delightful recipe concocted with readily available ingredients, making it perfect for picnics or as a comforting side dish for any occasion. The use of ham instead of bacon reduces greasiness without compromising on flavor. This recipe falls under the Beans category and is tagged as ideal for Potluck, Weeknight meals, taking less than 4 hours to prepare, and being easy to make.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Serves: Not specified
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
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| Tomato sauce | 1 can |
| Mustard | 1 tbsp |
| Worcestershire sauce | 3 tbsp |
| Green bell pepper | 1, diced |
| Deli ham | 2 slices, diced |
| Brown sugar | 1 1/2 tbsp |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 415.8
- Fat Content: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 16.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1315.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 89.4g
- Fiber Content: 13g
- Sugar Content: 43.5g
- Protein Content: 12.6g
Instructions:
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Drain the Pork-n-Beans: Place the Pork-n-Beans in a colander to drain while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until well mixed.
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Add Vegetables and Ham: Stir in the diced onion, green bell pepper, and diced deli ham until evenly distributed throughout the sauce mixture.
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Incorporate Brown Sugar: Once the mixture is well combined, add the brown sugar, stirring until it is completely dissolved and integrated into the sauce.
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Combine with Beans: Gently fold the drained Pork-n-Beans into the sauce mixture, ensuring that the beans are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
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Bake: Transfer the bean mixture into a baking dish and bake at 425°F (220°C) for one hour, or until the beans are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
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Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. This dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors.
Additional Tips:
- For added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Customize the recipe by incorporating your favorite beans varieties, such as kidney beans or black beans, for a unique twist.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or crispy fried onions for an extra touch of freshness and texture.
Whether you’re hosting a potluck gathering or simply craving a comforting side dish, these Awesome Baked Beans are sure to impress with their delicious flavor and simplicity of preparation!
