Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage

Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage

8 servings
Baked Beans with smoked sausage are super meaty and thick. Lots of sweetness from brown sugar, molasses, and ketchup.

Ingredients

  • slices bacon

    chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

    2
  • sweet onion

    chopped

    1
  • garlic

    finely chopped

    2 cloves
  • smoked sausage

    sliced, i use kielbasa

    ½ lb
  • cans pork and beans
    3
  • ketchup
    ½ c
  • packed light brown sugar
    ⅓ c
  • molasses
    ¼ c
  • apple cider vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • yellow mustard
    2 tbsp
  • hot sauce

    i use tabasco

    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

  3. 3

    Add onion to bacon drippings and cook until soft.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and smoked sausage and cook until sausage is browned.

  5. 5

    Stir in remaining ingredients including bacon. Bring to a simmer. Place Dutch oven, uncovered, in oven and cook for 45 to 55 minutes, until thick.

Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage

Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage

5.0(19)60 min8 servings368 cal

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About this Recipe

Gather 'round for a side dish that's far from an afterthought! These Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering hearty comfort and rich flavor that will make any meal feel like a special occasion.

What sets these beans apart is their deeply satisfying, super meaty and thick texture, achieved by combining tender beans with generous chunks of smoked sausage and savory bacon. The perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and molasses, complemented by tangy ketchup and a touch of apple cider vinegar, ensures every spoonful is robust and incredibly flavorful.

Prepare your palate for a truly indulgent experience. You'll taste the comforting sweetness you expect from classic baked beans, but elevated by a smoky depth and savory richness from the smoked sausage and bacon. The texture is wonderfully thick and substantial, brimming with tender beans, succulent smoked sausage slices, and savory bacon pieces. A subtle tang from yellow mustard and a gentle warmth from hot sauce, like Tabasco, cut through the sweetness, creating a complex, well-rounded flavor that's both familiar and exciting, without being overly spicy. It's a hearty and satisfying side that promises to be a favorite.

This recipe shines with versatile ingredients. While kielbasa offers a traditional choice, you can easily swap in another smoked sausage you love, such as Andouille for a bit more spice or a milder chicken apple sausage for a different profile. The level of sweetness can be fine-tuned; for less sweetness, slightly reduce the brown sugar and molasses. Conversely, if you crave more warmth, a few extra drops of hot sauce, like Tabasco, will deliver.

This robust side dish is perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or as a comforting accompaniment to grilled chicken, pork, or even a simple weeknight meal. It's designed to be the star side that complements any hearty fare.

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