Easy Microwaved Baked Beans
Whip up a comforting and flavorful side dish in minutes with this Easy Microwaved Baked Beans recipe! Perfectly blending pantry staples like canned baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce with a touch of garlic and onion powder, this simple recipe delivers rich, homemade flavors without the fuss. Optional crumbled bacon adds an irresistible smoky crunch, making it even more indulgent. Ready in under 15 minutes, this microwave-friendly dish is ideal for busy weeknights, barbecues, or potlucks. Serve these sweet and tangy baked beans alongside grilled favorites or with some crusty bread for a quick and satisfying meal. It's the ultimate no-fail, speedy comfort food solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) Canned baked beans
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 slices Bacon (optional, cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, empty the can of baked beans.
Add ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the beans. Stir well to combine.
If using, add the cooked and crumbled bacon to the mixture and stir again.
Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave the beans on high for 4 minutes, then stir thoroughly to ensure even heating.
Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until the sauce thickens slightly and beans are heated through (approximately 8 minutes total).
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it will be hot) and let the beans rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish, or enjoy with crusty bread for a quick and easy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
