Top Secret Recipes Version of Kfc Baked Beans by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the iconic flavor of KFC’s famous baked beans at home with Todd Wilbur’s "Top Secret Recipes" version—a rich, flavorful side dish perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any comfort-food feast. This recipe combines hearty pinto and navy beans with a sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, dark brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of white vinegar. A hint of liquid smoke and classic seasonings like garlic and onion powder add depth to each bite, delivering that smoky-sweet taste you know and love. Slow-baked to perfection in just under two hours, these beans develop a luscious, caramelized texture that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or fried chicken. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this KFC-inspired baked bean recipe is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 oz Canned pinto beans
- 15 oz Canned navy beans
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Molasses
- 1 tbsp White vinegar
- 1 tsp Yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Drain most of the liquid from the canned pinto beans and navy beans, leaving about 1/4 of the liquid for added flavor and moisture.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, dark brown sugar, molasses, white vinegar, yellow mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke. Stir well to form a smooth sauce.
In an oven-safe baking dish, combine the drained beans with the sauce mixture, gently stirring until the beans are evenly coated.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive evaporation and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, stirring the beans halfway through the cooking time.
After 90 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes uncovered, allowing the beans to thicken slightly.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your homemade, KFC-inspired baked beans as a delicious side dish for your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4526 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 455.3 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.5 g | 252% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.3 g | ||
| Protein | 85.9 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 789 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 5610 mg | 119% | |
*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.
