Hawaiian Baked Beans
Elevate your side dish game with Hawaiian Baked Beans, a tropical twist on a comfort food classic! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender white beans with sweet, juicy pineapple chunks, smoky bacon, and a rich, tangy sauce infused with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. A hint of smoked paprika ties it all together, creating a sweet-and-savory flavor explosion in every bite. Perfectly caramelized in the oven, this dish is ready in under an hour and makes a versatile addition to your table—whether as a side dish at barbecues or as a hearty main course. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and freshness, and let the island-inspired flavors transport your taste buds. Keywords: Hawaiian baked beans, tropical side dish, pineapple baked beans, smoky and sweet recipes, BBQ side dish ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans (or any white beans)
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), drained
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water (or reserved pineapple juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet for cooking.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onion and garlic with ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water (or pineapple juice). Mix well to create the sauce.
Gently fold in the beans, pineapple chunks, and half of the cooked bacon into the sauce mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top for added texture and flavor.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the top to caramelize.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or main course, and enjoy the tropical, smoky flavors of Hawaiian Baked Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1017 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 11% | |
*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.
