Georgia’s Loaded Baked Beans

If you’re looking for the ultimate side dish that’s hearty, smoky, and packed with flavor, Georgia’s Loaded Baked Beans are a must-try! 😍🔥 This dish takes classic baked beans to the next level with crispy bacon 🥓, savory ground beef 🥩, and a sweet and tangy sauce 🍯🍅 that’s rich and comforting. Perfect for barbecues 🍖, potlucks 🎉, or a cozy family dinner 🍽️, these baked beans are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them alongside grilled meats, cornbread, or enjoy them on their own—they’re just that good! 🤤

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 small green bell pepper, diced

• 2 (28 oz) cans baked beans (like Bush’s Original)

• ½ cup barbecue sauce

• ¼ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease.

4. Add onions and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until soft.

5. Stir in the baked beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.

6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.

7. Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.

8. Let cool slightly and serve warm.

🔹 Note: For extra flavor, try using hickory-smoked bacon 🥓 or adding a dash of hot sauce 🌶️ for a little kick! If you prefer a thicker consistency, let the beans bake a little longer or simmer on the stovetop before baking. These beans taste even better the next day, so feel free to make them ahead of time! 😋🍽️