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Cook bacon until fat is rendered, but bacon is not yet crispy.
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Remove bacon from pan and set aside, bacon will continue to cook in the oven on top of the casserole.
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Add onions to bacon fat and sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
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Stir in bread crumbs and toss to coat.
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Stir in bacon and several turns of black pepper.
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Add baked beans to a two quart baking dish and top with bread crumb mixture.
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Bake in a 425 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until bread crumbs are golden brown and beans are bubbly.