Bacon-Laden Million Dollar Baked Beans

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Drain the canned baked beans thoroughly, in a strainer, and set aside.

Step 3

Reserve 3 slices of bacon for garnish.

Step 4

Cut the rest of the bacon into bite-size pieces.

Step 5

Add sliced bacon and bacon pieces to large skillet.

Step 6

Cook over medium heat until crisp.

Step 7

Remove bacon from skillet and set aside to drain on paper towels.

Step 8

Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet and discard.

Step 9

Return skillet to stovetop, add onions and saute’ over medium heat until onions are translucent and slightly browned around the edges.

Step 10

Add garlic and saute’ for a few minutes more

Step 11

Remove onions and garlic from heat and set aside.

Step 12

In a large oven-proof casserole dish, combine drained beans, cooked bacon bits, onions with garlic, brown sugar, ketchup and mustard; mix thoroughly.

Step 13

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 14

Garnish with the reserved 3 slices of cooked bacon and serve.