Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible 3 Bean Casserole Bourbon Beans recipe! Packed with the hearty trio of kidney, black, and cannellini beans, this dish delivers a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Crispy diced bacon and sautéed onions form the flavorful base, while a rich bourbon-infused sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard ties everything together. The subtle hint of smoked paprika adds a delightful depth, and the oven-baked finish creates a bubbling, caramelized topping that’s pure perfection. Whether served as a satisfying side dish at your next barbecue or as a cozy main course, this bourbon beans casserole is guaranteed to impress. With minimal prep and big, bold flavors, it’s comfort food at its finest!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onion and garlic with the drained kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and stir well to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the bean mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your 3 Bean Casserole Bourbon Beans as a delicious side or main dish!
Calories |
1996 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 6668 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.9 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.9 g | 239% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.8 g | ||
| Protein | 106.0 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 581 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 4559 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.