Loaded Baked Beans

These baked beans are the ultimate comfort food, loaded with three types of beans, bacon, green onions, bell pepper, barbecue sauce, and Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can B&M® Original Baked Beans
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can Joan of Arc® Dark Red Kidney Beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can Joan of Arc® Spicy Chili Beans
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.

Step 3

Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beans, barbecue sauce, and 1/2 bacon; bring to a boil.

Step 4

Transfer beans to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove foil; top with Cheddar cheese and reserved 1/2 bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.