Baked Beans and Sausage Casserole

Baked bean casseroles have long been a staple of American potlucks and backyard cookouts, where sweet-savory beans meet smoky meat. This version folds sliced smoked sausage into a brown-sugar and mustard bean base, then bakes until thick and bubbly.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 45 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 9g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 cans (28 oz total) baked beans (cans)Pantry
• 1 lb smoked sausage, slicedMeat
• 1 onion, dicedProduce
• 1 bell pepper, dicedProduce
• 2 tbsp brown sugarPantry
• 1 tbsp mustardPantry
• 1/4 cup ketchup or BBQ saucePantry
• 4 slices bacon optionalMeat

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Brown sausage with onion and pepper.
2. 2Stir in beans, brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. Pour into a casserole; top with bacon if using.
3. 3Bake 40–45 minutes until thick and bubbly.
4. 4Serve with cornbread.