Baked Bean Casserole
Quick microwave baked bean casserole with crispy bacon, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard. Bubbly and smoky in just 30 minutes. Add franks or ham for a hearty main.
YIELD
3 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minWhen you need a crowd-pleasing side dish and you need it fast, this baked bean casserole delivers.
Canned baked beans in molasses get mixed with minced onion, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar, then topped with crumbled crispy bacon and heated until the sauce goes bubbly and thick.
The whole thing comes together in the microwave in about 15 minutes, making this a lifesaver for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and backyard cookouts when oven space is at a premium.
Variations
- With Franks: Toss in 6 sliced hot dogs for a quick, kid-friendly main dish.
- With Ham: Add 4 thick slices of ham and heat an extra 2 minutes for a heartier version.
Kitchen Tips
- Crisp the bacon first on paper towels so it stays crunchy on top instead of going soggy in the sauce.
- Stir the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar in well so every bean gets coated.
Ingredients
Directions
Place bacon on a paper-towel-lined paper plate. Heat, covered with paper toweling, 3 minutes or until crisp.
In a deep, 1½-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole combine beans, onion, catsup, mustard and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly.
Crumble bacon and sprinkle over baked bean mixture.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
Variation: Add 6 franks or 4 slices ( ½-inch thick) ham and heat an additional 2 minutes in Step 4.
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