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Savory Sweet Smoky Baked Bean Skillet with Crispy Bacon

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A comforting skillet meal combining tender baked beans with crispy bacon, smoky spices, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 900g) canned baked beans
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon fat in the skillet. Drain some fat if too greasy but keep enough for flavor.
  3. Add olive oil if needed, then sauté diced onion in the skillet for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, molasses, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 1 minute to let flavors mingle.
  5. Pour in the baked beans and stir gently to combine. Season with black pepper and salt carefully.
  6. Sprinkle the crispy bacon bits evenly over the top of the beans.
  7. Bake the skillet uncovered in the oven for 15-20 minutes until beans thicken and bacon crisps further, with a bubbly and slightly caramelized top.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning. Stir beans gently to avoid breaking them down before baking. Use full-flavored baked beans for best results. Bacon can be swapped for turkey bacon for a leaner option. Vegetarian version omits bacon and adds smoked paprika plus liquid smoke.

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Keywords: baked beans, bacon, skillet meal, smoky, sweet, savory, quick dinner, comfort food

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