Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly savory, these Honey Chipotle Baked Beans are the ultimate upgrade to a classic side dish. This recipe packs bold flavors with tender navy beans simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with ketchup, honey, and the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo. Sizzling bacon and caramelized onions infuse the dish with a hearty depth, while hints of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar balance sweet and tangy notes. Slow-baked to perfection, these beans develop a luscious, thick sauce that's perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any comforting homemade meal. Ready in just 90 minutes, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve warm and garnish with crispy bacon for a crowd-pleasing side that steals the spotlight!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ketchup, honey, chopped chipotle peppers, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, paprika, salt, black pepper, and water to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the navy beans. Stir to coat the beans evenly with the sauce.
Fold in the cooked bacon pieces, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired.
Cover the skillet or transfer everything to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
Remove the foil, stir the beans, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with reserved bacon pieces if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Calories |
1685 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 6311 mg | 274% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.0 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2907 mg | 62% | |
*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.