Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Favorite Baked Beans recipe! This dish combines sweet and smoky flavors, featuring BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and a touch of chipotle for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family dinner, picnic, or barbecue—these beans are sure to impress your guests. Their syrupy texture and delightful aroma make them a standout side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can serve as a hearty main course over rice. Easily made in one skillet, this recipe is not only delicious but also convenient for meal prep and freezing.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon (diced)
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 (22 ounce) cans baked beans
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced bacon until brown and crisp.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Mix in apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, and brown sugar until combined.
- Add baked beans; bring to a boil before removing from heat.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, let the beans bake longer than 35 minutes. Feel free to customize the spices according to your heat preference. Leftovers freeze well for future meals.