Most Requested Bbq Beans
Smoky, sweet, and packed with bold barbecue flavor, these Most Requested BBQ Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for any cookout or gathering. This hearty recipe combines a trio of beans—baked, kidney, and pinto—simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of smoky paprika. Crispy crumbled bacon and sautéed onions add savory depth, while optional liquid smoke and cayenne pepper let you customize the flavor to perfection. Baked to bubbly, caramelized perfection in just over an hour, these BBQ beans are a guaranteed hit alongside grilled meats, burgers, or your favorite picnic fare. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or need a dish that will shine at a potluck, this comforting classic delivers big on flavor and is sure to be the most requested recipe of the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 56 oz canned baked beans
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet, using the bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion over medium heat until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the bowl.
Stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (if using), black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to combine.
Transfer the bean mixture to a large oven-safe dish or casserole dish. Spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the beans.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the beans are bubbly and the top is slightly caramelized.
Remove the dish from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 11093 mg | 482% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 643.1 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 105.0 g | 375% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.9 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1169 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 40.4 mg | 224% | |
| Potassium | 8234 mg | 175% | |
*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.
