Go Back

Baked Bean Casserole

A cozy casserole packed with flavor, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each of baked beans
  • 1 cup of cooked ground beef or sausage
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of mustard
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, cooked meat, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and mustard. Stir well.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the bean mixture.
  6. Evenly distribute the breadcrumbs on top of the cheese layer.
  7. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce to the mixture before baking.