Jazzed Up Baked Beans
Bring bold, smoky flavor to the table with these irresistible Jazzed Up Baked Beans, the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. This elevated twist on a classic comfort food features tender baked beans simmered with a rich sauce made from brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, and a kick of hot sauce. Crispy bacon, sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add layers of depth, while a touch of smoked paprika delivers a subtle, tantalizing smokiness. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this one-pan side dish is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Serve these baked beans warm alongside grilled meats, cornbread, or as a hearty standalone dish—guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 56 oz canned baked beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
Drain most of the bacon fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan for added flavor.
Finely chop the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Add them to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, molasses, hot sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to combine into a sauce.
Stir in the canned baked beans and crumbled bacon. Combine everything well, ensuring the beans are coated evenly with the sauce.
Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once halfway through, until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, let the beans cool slightly, and serve warm as a side dish or main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 8929 mg | 388% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 484.6 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.5 g | 241% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.2 g | ||
| Protein | 93.7 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 921 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 6349 mg | 135% | |
*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.
