We’re transforming a couple of cans of baked beans into a delicious summer side dish. Southern-style baked beans are just what every picnic or barbecue needs to complete a traditional summer dinner. Our version is really simple to construct and will almost immediately disappear once placed on the table.

We’re transforming a couple of cans of baked beans into a delicious summer side dish. Southern-style baked beans are just what every picnic or barbecue needs to complete a traditional summer dinner. Our version is incredibly simple to produce and will disappear almost immediately once placed on the table. Baked beans are a summer picnic staple that can’t be beat.
There’s almost no work involved here, just a few condiment mainstays like mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire that we all have in our fridge or pantry. The beans should then be baked for around an hour. And one element we must not overlook is the crisp bacon topping, which elevates this meal to drool-worthy status. When it comes to a side dish like this, it’s common knowledge that a coating of bacon is always the best option.
Of course, when we think of summer cookouts, we think of hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, and beans. So, whether you’re cooking at home, attending a party, or having a picnic in the park, these beans should be on the menu. Southern-style baked beans will be a favorite at any occasion, and they’ll taste like you’ve slow cooked them for hours when, in fact, you’ve utilized some cunning shortcuts to create something fantastic. Prepare to share your recipe with a slew of adoring fans!

Baked Beans in the South
90 minutes to cook, 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS
2 cans (28 oz) baked beans with bacon
a 12 cup ketchup
12 cup barbecue sauce
14 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. yellow mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
14 tsp garlic powder
14 teaspoon black pepper
5-6 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped into 12 inch pieces

PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Using cooking spray, coat a 913-inch baking dish. Place aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine baked beans, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Fill prepared baking dish halfway with bean mixture.
Distribute the bacon slices evenly on top of the beans. Bake for 60-90 minutes, uncovered, or until bacon is crispy and cooked through. Serve hot.