BEST Side Dish Ideas For A Memorial Day Celebration | Side Dish Recipes

beef bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork bacon is more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain excess fat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in the same skillet until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine canned baked beans, cooked beef bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, mustard, black pepper, smoked paprika, salt, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Mix until well combined, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Chop jalapeño and green bell pepper; sprinkle on top of the beans.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until bubbly and slightly caramelized.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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