Southern-Style Baked Beans
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar to taste
- 3 28-ounce cans baked beans undrained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until browned and crisp. If there is a lot of grease in the pan, carefully remove some and leave about 2 to 3 tablespoons.6 slices bacon
- Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.1 medium onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, to warm the spices.1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar until well combined.3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup BBQ sauce, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Add the baked beans, including the sauce from the cans, and stir until everything is evenly mixed. Bring the beans to a simmer, then remove the pan from the heat. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, chipotle powder, or brown sugar if needed.3 28-ounce cans baked beans
- Transfer the skillet to the oven. If your skillet is not oven-safe, pour the beans into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and thickened around the edges.
- Let the beans cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. They will continue to thicken as they sit.
Notes
- I stir all of the cooked bacon into the beans. If desired, you can add extra bacon to the top before baking.
- Use a large oven-safe skillet, Dutch oven, braiser, or a 9x13-inch baking dish. The dish needs to hold at least 3.5 quarts.
- Bake the beans uncovered so the extra moisture can evaporate and the sauce has a chance to thicken.
- The brown sugar gives the beans a lightly sweet flavor. For less sweetness, reduce the amount or omit it.
- Different brands of baked beans, BBQ sauce, and ketchup vary in sweetness, so taste the mixture before baking and adjust as needed.
- The chipotle powder adds smoky flavor with a little heat. Start with the smaller amount, then add more to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, cool the beans completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Southern-Style Baked Beans
Serving Size
0.75 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
1129
mg
47
%
Potassium
711
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
12
g
48
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
501
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
118
mg
12
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
