THE ULTIMATE BBQ BAKED BEANS (YOU'LL NEVER GO BACK) | SAM THE COOKING GUY

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

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

Chop 1/2 pound of bacon and cook it in a skillet until about 75% done, then remove it and leave some grease in the pan.

Sauté 1 diced white onion, 1/2 diced red pepper, and 1/2 diced green pepper in the bacon grease for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the sautéed vegetables and mix well.

Turn off the heat and add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of mustard, a splash of apple cider vinegar, the cooked bacon, and 1 can (28 oz) of baked beans to the skillet. Mix everything together until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe serving dish that has been lightly oiled.

In a separate bowl, mix a handful of shredded Monterey Jack cheese and crispy fried onions together, then spread this topping over the beans in the dish.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the dish for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and crispy.

Let the baked beans sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

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