Zesty Microwave Baked Beans

Prep: 5 min Cook: 14 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A quick and flavorful microwave baked beans dish with smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tangy Worcestershire, perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans pork and beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Instructions

  1. Place bacon in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Cover with paper towel and microwave on High for 4 minutes.
  3. Remove the towel and bacon; reserve drippings in the casserole dish.
  4. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  5. Stir in the remaining ingredients (onion, drained beans, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard).
  6. Cover with paper towel and microwave on High for 10 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
  7. Top with the crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 39.6g 51% DV
Carbs 39.1g 14% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 849.3mg 37% DV
Potassium 404.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 49.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 135.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Calcium 88.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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