Baked Beans

4 servings Prep: 5 m Cook: 20 m Total: 25 m Beginner
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Quick and easy stovetop baked beans with onions, brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. A sweet and savory side dish that’s ready in 35 minutes—perfect alongside barbecue, fried chicken, or red beans and rice.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 ½ (15 oz) can pork and beans
  • 1/4 cup onions, minced fine
  • 1 ½ tbsp French mustard
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp catsup

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onions briefly over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the pork and beans, French mustard, brown sugar, and catsup. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook over medium to low heat for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and Techniques

You can add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a little Cajun kick. For smokier flavor, stir in a tablespoon of barbecue sauce.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • French mustard: yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
  • brown sugar: white sugar or honey

Equipment Needed

  • medium saucepan
  • wooden spoon or spatula