Homewrecker Baked Bean Casserole
When I first saw this recipe and the ingredients I was amazed that anyone would try to tell me this could be good! But it is a really good casserole to take to a cook out or covered dish get together.
When I first saw this recipe and the ingredients I was amazed that anyone would try to tell me this could be good! But it is a really good casserole to take to a cook out or covered dish get together.
- Carbohydrate 73.6642223862244 g
- Cholesterol 33.7924372816667 mg
- Fat 11.3246798434359 g
- Fiber 5.86557539755297 g
- Protein 10.6873365672929 g
- Saturated Fat 3.86903673830612 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (278g)
- Sodium 1469.55364046492 mg
- Sugar 67.7986469886714 g
- Trans Fat 1.10191517943721 g
- Calories 421 calories
Step-by-step
- Brown the Bacon and onions.
- Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl, and mix well.
- Pour into a large casserole dish or 13x9 dish and Bake at 325(F) for 2 hours.
Browning bacon and onions requires careful temperature control at medium heat to render the fat completely without burning the alliums before they soften. Combining sweet ingredients like brown sugar and ketchup with fermented sauerkraut and salted pork creates a distinct balance of high acidity and heavy sweetness that demands a full two-hour bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit to meld the flavors.
Scaling this recipe for a crowd requires attention to vessel capacity and thermal mass. Doubling the ingredients necessitates shifting from a standard 13x9-inch glass dish to a roasting pan, as overloading a single casserole dish prevents the interior from reaching the correct temperature within the standard cooking window. Conversely, halving the batch reduces the required baking time by approximately 30 minutes, since a shallower depth allows moisture to evaporate much faster.
Pairing this heavy, sweet-and-savory dish with crisp, highly acidic sides cuts through the richness of the pork and sugar. Undressed green salads or vinegar-based slaws provide the necessary contrast to balance the heavy profile on the plate.
