Homemade Baked Beans Recipe – easy baked beans that makes a perfect side to any dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner. So rich, creamy, smokey with a perfect balance of sweet and tang, topped with crispy bacon. A great addition to your summer get-together menu!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If desired or using bacon, cut into 3-4 strips, then par cook for about 3 minutes. Do not cook the bacon until crisp because it will continue cooking in the oven. Remove and set aside.
Drain oil and leave about 2 tablespoons bacon fat (replace with cooking oil), then add diced onion, jalapenos and bell pepper.
Saute for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add pork n beans, bbq sauce , ketchup , mustard , brown sugar , Worcestershire sauce , molasses , creole seasoning , garlic powder and pepper to taste .
Quickly stir until all the ingredients have been fully combined.
Pour the beans into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish, then top with par-cooked bacon and bake uncovered, at 350 degrees F about 35 to 45 minutes, or until bubbly. Do not over cook.