Melissas Ultimate BBQ Baked Beans

This recipe for ultimate baked beans has the perfect combination of bacon, hamburger, three kinds of beans, and sweet-not-spicy BBQ sauce. I have made this recipe for years and have never had any leftovers!

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

Step: 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, cook ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Crumble cooled bacon and set aside.

Step: 4

Combine ground beef mixture, bacon, beans, BBQ sauce, white sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, mustard, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Spoon into the prepared pan.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until thickened and bubbly, about 1 hour.

Per Serving: 376 calories; protein 17.6g; carbohydrates 56.7g; fat 9.3g; cholesterol 34.2mg; sodium 1209.6mg.

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