Cola Baked Beans
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly savory, Cola Baked Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners. This recipe elevates classic baked beans with a unique twist—a splash of cola adds caramelized depth to the rich, smoky flavors of ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses. A medley of finely sautéed onions, garlic, and optional crumbled bacon ensures every bite is bursting with hearty goodness. Ready in just over an hour, these slow-baked beans develop a thick, glossy sauce that clings to tender navy beans for a comforting, homestyle dish. Serve these baked beans warm alongside grilled meats or cornbread for a delicious pairing that hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cola
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small Onion (finely diced)
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Bacon (optional, cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cola, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
In a baking dish, mix the drained and rinsed navy beans with the cooked onion and garlic.
Pour the cola mixture over the beans and stir until everything is evenly coated.
If using bacon, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the beans are heated through.
Let the baked beans rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 439 mg | 9% | |
*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.
