Chipotle Bacon Baked Beans

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Smoky, savory, and irresistibly rich, these Chipotle Bacon Baked Beans are a bold twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines tender navy beans with a luscious blend of ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar, perfectly balanced by tangy apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard. The real stars, however, are the smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and crispy thick-cut bacon, which infuse every bite with a fiery depth of flavor. Slowly baked to perfection, these beans develop a caramelized, saucy texture that’s perfect for pairing with barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Easy to make in a single pot and packed with rich, smoky spices, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups canned navy beans
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water or chicken broth

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, place it on a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the pan.

3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon drippings until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. While the onions and garlic are cooking, drain and rinse the canned navy beans. Set them aside.

5. To the skillet, add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.

6. Stir in the navy beans and pour in the water or chicken broth. Mix everything thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

7. Once simmering, crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the bean mixture. Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or foil.

8. Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir the beans occasionally during baking to ensure the sauce thickens evenly.

9. After 1 hour, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken further.

10. Remove from the oven and let the beans cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Chipotle Bacon Baked Beans as a flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (243.4g)

Calories		371
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.5 g	13%
	Saturated Fat	3.2 g	16%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		1296 mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate		53.8 g	20%
	Dietary Fiber	7.3 g	26%
	Total Sugars	23.6 g
Protein		17.3 g	35%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		110 mg	8%
Iron		3.2 mg	18%
Potassium		758 mg	16%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 561 cal (24.7%%)

Protein: 415 cal (18.3%%)

Carbs: 1293 cal (57.0%%)