Favorite Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 2 sliced bacon
diced
- 1 small sweet onion
diced
- 1 bell pepper
diced
- 2 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 TO 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cans baked beans
22 ounce
- 2 slices bacon
for topping), (optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Heat a large (oven safe, if you don’t want to transfer) skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until it’s brown and crisp and most of the fat is rendered.
- 3
Stit in the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until everything softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard and brown sugar until combined.
- 4
Stir in the baked beans directly from the can. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat. I suggest tasting the beans here and adding more salt, pepper or heat if desired. If you'd like, you can lay a few strips of bacon on top of the beans here too!
- 5
Place the skillet (or transfer to an oven-safe dish) in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and syrup. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
- 6
You can make these ahead of time - cook them in the skillet then let cook to room temperature and cover, placing in the fridge. Bake the next day (or whenever you’re ready!).
- 7
These also freeze well!
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate baked beans recipe that will steal the show at any potluck or BBQ? This Favorite Baked Beans recipe is a true game-changer, delivering syrupy, flavorful goodness that goes far beyond any store-bought version.
The secret to these beans lies in layering robust flavors. While many baked bean recipes can fall flat, ours builds a rich foundation with diced bacon, sweet onion, and bell pepper, then elevates it with a generous blend of smoked paprika and a kick of chipotle chili powder. This combination, alongside the tang of apple cider vinegar and the sweetness of BBQ sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, and brown sugar, creates a complexity that transforms simple canned beans into something truly extraordinary.
Get ready for a rich, syrupy experience. Each spoonful delivers a delightful chewiness from the beans, enveloped in a glossy, deeply flavored sauce. You'll savor a masterful balance of sweet and savory notes, a comforting smokiness from the paprika, and a gentle, warming heat from the chipotle that makes these beans undeniably satisfying.
This dish is designed to be a standout side that tastes like it simmered all day, without being overly complicated to prepare.
This recipe offers a fantastic base for customization. To make these Favorite Baked Beans vegetarian-friendly, simply omit both the diced bacon and the optional bacon topping; the remaining ingredients provide plenty of flavor. Feel free to adjust the chipotle chili powder to your preferred level of heat, or try different types of BBQ sauce to lean into smoky, sweet, or tangy profiles.
These hearty baked beans are the perfect accompaniment to any backyard barbecue, potluck, or comforting weeknight dinner. Serve them piping hot alongside grilled meats, juicy burgers, or even a simple cornbread for a truly satisfying meal.