Baked Bean Casserole

A white Dutch oven with baked beans topped with parsley sits on a marble surface next to a jar of brown sugar, a wooden spoon, and a blue cloth.

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Baked Bean Casserole is a hearty, sweet-and-savory dish packed with baked beans, smoky bacon, sautéed vegetables, and bold seasonings. It’s the perfect make-ahead side for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners—rich, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired

Keyword: baked bean casserole, bbq side dish, easy bean casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

15 ounces baked beans 2 cans
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Crumble and set aside. Remove all but about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.
Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the remaining bacon grease for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are softened.
Mix the baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly thickened.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

Want deeper flavor? Bake the beans a day ahead and reheat before serving—they taste even better the next day.
Swap green bell pepper for red or yellow for a sweeter twist.
Don’t skip the chipotle powder—it adds a smoky kick that really sets this dish apart.
If you're short on time, use pre-cooked bacon and sauté the veggies in butter or olive oil.

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