Loaded Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 8 stripss bacon , coarsely chopped
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 , 16 ounce
• 1 , 15.5 ounce
• 1 , 15 ounce
• 0.5 cups barbecue sauce
• 0.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 greens onions , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from the skillet.

3. 3

   Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beans, barbecue sauce, and ½ bacon; bring to a boil. Transfer beans to a 1 ½-quart baking dish; cover dish with aluminum foil.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove foil; top with Cheddar cheese and reserved ½ bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.