Spiced Up Boring Old Baked Beans
Transform your weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue with "Spiced Up Boring Old Baked Beans," a flavor-packed twist on a classic. This simple yet irresistible recipe elevates canned baked beans with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a smoky-sweet sauce made from brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. A dash of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce adds just the right amount of heat, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a side for grilled meats or as a hearty standalone option. Say goodbye to dull beans and hello to bold, comforting flavors that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned baked beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel to cool and drain. Once cooled, crumble into pieces.
In the same skillet, remove excess bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce heat to low. Add the brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and hot sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Pour in the baked beans and carefully mix everything together until the beans are well-coated with the sauce mixture.
Simmer the beans on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding more cayenne for heat or a pinch of salt if required.
Transfer the spiced-up baked beans to a serving dish and top with the crumbled bacon.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 799 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 425 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.
