Baconless Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Baconless Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, drained just a little bit; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 cup French-fried onions, divided; ¼ cup ketchup, pref. Heinz; 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; ⅛ teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper); 2 tablespoons pickle juice, divided (dill pickle juice); 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, divided

Servings: persons

3 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, drained just a little bit
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup French-fried onions, divided
¼ cup ketchup, pref. Heinz
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
2 tablespoons pickle juice, divided (dill pickle juice)
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Put the pork and beans into a covered 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3
In a medium skillet; melt the butter on medium heat and saute your green pepper, garlic, and jalapeno until soft.
4
(about 6 minutes).
5
Allow pepper mix to cool just a bit in a bowl then stir the pepper mix into your beans.
6
In a medium bowl; mix the ketchup, mustard, maple syrup, Lawry's, pepper, cayenne, 1 TBSP of the dill pickle juice, and 1 tsp of the brown sugar.
7
Mix the ketchup mix into your beans then mix 1/2 cup of your french-fried onions into the beans.
8
Mix the other 1/2 cup of your french-fried onions with your other tsp brown sugar and your other TBSP dill pickle juice then sprinkle that over the top of your beans.
9
Cover and bake the beans for 1 hour.

319

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, drained just a little bit, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Baconless Baked Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baconless Baked Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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