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Baked beans seems to mean different things to different people. Here in London, they come in a tin and are primarily enjoyed with breakfast, but where I grew up in Kentucky, they’re more of a Sunday lunch kind of dish that’s baked in the oven with bacon & brown sugar. This recipe is based on the baked beans I grew up eating at barbecues, picnics and holiday gatherings as a kid. My mother used to add a finely diced onion to her baked beans, which I don’t do but I find the addition of a little onion powder gives them just the right amount of flavour. You can do either or neither of these options – they will still be deliciously indulgent.
There are a million recipes for baked beans out there, but this is super similar to the version I loved as a kid and it’s actually really easy to make. I love to make these beans whenever we’re having anything barbecue and it’s especially delicious with roast ham & potato salad. If you can’t find onion powder at your local grocery store, I typically get it on Amazon. I love it because it’s an easy way to add delicious flavour to lots of different dishes. Click here for the onion powder I buy from Amazon.
Bacon medallions are my choice here for making this dish here in London because they’re less fatty than regular rashers and I think they work a bit better than streaky bacon. That said, if you’re making these in the US, go ahead and use whatever bacon you like – it won’t make much difference and will be delicious!
Ingredients
- Two tins of baked beans
- 300g soft brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pack of bacon medallions, cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces (or any bacon you choose)
- Generous sprinkle of onion powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C Fan / 400°F.
- Pour the first four ingredients into a roasting tin or other oven proof dish. Sprinkle with a bit of onion powder if you’re using it and season with salt & pepper.
- Stir to combine and season with a little salt & pepper.
- Cover with kitchen foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
