Baked Beans
These saucy, smoky baked beans are loaded with BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and a touch of chipotle. A semi-homemade favorite perfect for cookouts, parties, or simple family dinners!
Equipment
- Large Oven-Safe Skillet or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon diced
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 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 (22 ounces each) baked beans recommended: Bush’s Grillin’ Beans
Optional
- 2 slices bacon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, cook diced bacon over medium-low heat until crisp and fat is rendered.
- Stir in diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar until combined.
- Add canned baked beans (do not drain). Stir well and bring mixture to a boil, then turn off heat.
- If desired, lay extra bacon slices on top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and thickened.
Notes
These beans are thick and saucy. If you prefer them thinner, stir in a few tablespoons of water after baking. They freeze well too!