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Better Baked Beans

Better Baked Beans pairs canned beans with a tangy-sweet lift from mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and pancake syrup, plus a savory finish from crisp bacon on top. The onions add a gentle bite while the sauce thickens in the oven for a glossy, sticky glaze. Ideal for cookouts, potlucks, or as a hearty dinner side.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Better Baked Beans
  1. 1

    Assemble the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix together the baked beans, onion, syrup, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard.

  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the bacon slices on top.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and the beans are thickened, 35 to 40 minutes.