This Baked Beans Recipe, infused with sweet BBQ sauce, tangy ranch seasoning, and plenty of bacon, will have you serving up the BEST cowboy beans around! Serve as an easy dinner side this week or as a savory bbq side dish for guests! You won’t believe how fast they vanish!
Making this easy side dish is a sure-fire way to please the whole crowd. This easy Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon is the summer side your friend and family will go wild for!
Kid approved, teenager approved, hubby approved and devoured by guests… it’s a must-have side at every summer cookout!
Leslie writes: "Was a hit at a recent family picnic, but would taste good any time of year!"
You won’t believe how easy these Barbecue Baked Beans are to make, too!
You can make your beans as a One Pot side, or even use your Crock Pot!
There’s no need to wonder why this recipe is so crazy popular at my house.
I use a whole package of perfect crispy bacon! And honestly… I think that tends to help just a little! 🙂
Try serving these up straight from your Slow Cooker at your next Party, Summer BBQ, or potluck.
Or just make some as a delicious dinner side, and save the leftovers for dinner the next night!
Be sure to give this Award Winning Crockpot Chili a try, too!
So what are you waiting for?
Are you ready to add some glorious flavor to your dinner?
I know you’ll love this delicious bacon kissed BBQ Beans Recipe!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Barbecue Baked Beans!
Add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Baked Beans – We’ll be using Canned Beans
- Crispy Bacon – See How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
- Barbecue Sauce – I like to use Sweet Baby Ray’s
- Ranch Dressing Mix – or Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
- White Onion – Diced
- Brown Sugar – See How to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
- Butter – Salted or Unsalted Butter will both work
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Dutch Oven or a 4 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
How to Make Baked Beans in a Dutch Oven
These beans are so easy to make in a dutch oven!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Preheat your 5 – 6 quart dutch oven.
2. Sauté your diced onions in melted butter.
3. Once your onions are soft and translucent, add all remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
4. Then just cook as specified.
Now sit back, relax, and ENJOY your delicious side dish!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Make Baked Beans in a Crockpot
Would you rather make up some Baked Beans in your Slow Cooker? It’s so easy, too!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Add ALL of your ingredients to a 4 quart crockpot, and stir until well combined.
2. Then cover your crockpot with its lid, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
It doesn’t get much easier than that!
If you’re having a party, you can even change the temperature to ‘Warm’ after the beans have finished cooking, and let party guests dish themselves up straight from the slow cooker.
I’ve done that before, and this tasty side was such a hit with my guests!
How to Store Baked Beans
Whether you want to prep these ahead of time, or just store your leftovers, these baked beens freeze beautifully, making them one of my favorite make-ahead Easy Meal Prep Ideas!
Allow your cooked beans to cool, then transfer to freezer friendly bags and place in your freezer.
When ready to serve, simply place your bag of frozen beans in the refrigerator, allowing them to thaw.
Then microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, or reheat on the stove in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring often.
What To Serve With Baked Beans
Create the ultimate family feast when you serve up your glorious baked beans alongside the perfect tempting entree.
To start, you can’t go wrong with some Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken, Coca Cola Chicken, or BBQ Pulled Pork. Or check out this delicious recipe for Oven Burnt Ends!
Baked Beans Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these bbq baked beans recipe…
Cindy writes: “The perfect Summer side!”
Tina writes: “Easy to put together and is packed with flavor!”
Rae writes: “A favorite at family barbecues”
Lisa writes: “My favorite side dish for summer cookouts!”
Leslie writes: “Was a hit at a recent family picnic, but would taste good any time of year!”
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Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- 55 oz. Bush’s Best Original Baked Beans (1 large can)
- 1 pound Bacon (16 oz.), cooked until Crispy, then chopped or crumbled (see tips for perfect crispy bacon!)
- Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce (18 oz. bottle)
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 oz.Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packet or 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 cup diced White Onion
- 2 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Preheat 5-6 quart Dutch Oven on stove at Medium heat.
- After dutch oven has warmed up, add Butter.
- Once Butter has melted, add Onions, and saute' until Onions become translucent (clear) in appearance (approx. 5 - 6 minutes)
- Then add Beans, Cooked Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Brown Sugar, and Ranch Seasoning, and stir until well combined.
- Cook for additional 20 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally.
- For Slow Cooker Baked Beans, simply add all ingredients to slow cooker, stir well, cover with lid, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 8 hours.
Notes
- Prep Ahead / Leftover Tip: To make this ahead of time or to store leftovers, the cooked beans can be frozen in freezer friendly bags. When ready to serve, just place the frozen beans in the refrigerator to allow them to thaw, then microwave them in a microwave-safe bowl or reheat over medium-low heat in a pot on the stove.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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