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July 13, 2021

Brown Sugar Baked Beans

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These Brown Sugar Baked Beans are sweet and salty with just the right amount of spice to make them a delicious addition to any meal that both kids and adults will love.

Brown sugar baked beans in a bowl

They’re a fantastic side dish option for your outdoor BBQ now that the weather is warming up and the skies are clearing, or you could add them to some slices of buttery toast as a warm and hearty breakfast or relaxed lunch!

Make these Brown Sugar Baked Beans your own by easily adding more cayenne pepper or introducing some slices of jalapeno peppers. And, of course, if you really want to go all out then consider adding some crispy bacon pieces on top as crunchy garnish for serving. 

Brown sugar baked beans in a bowl

Serve this Best Oven Baked Chicken with some of your favorite veggies and should you have any leftovers (unlikely!), you’ll have the added benefit of being able to be effortlessly incorporate your meat into other dishes for easy and quick midweek meals!

I’m loving this no-fuss recipe…how about you?!

RECIPE TIPS

  • The cooking time listed in this recipe will give you a slightly thickened baked beans dish. If you prefer a thicker consistency then simply bake for a longer amount of time, ensuring that you check on your beans regularly so that they don’t overcook. 
  • If you’re worried about serving up uncooked bacon, you can use pre-cooked bacon or you can simply pan fry your bacon before adding it to your baked beans. The trick is to not cook your bacon all the way through if you opt to cook it prior to adding to the baked beans since it’ll still cook in the oven with the rest of the ingredients. 
  • These Brown Sugar Baked Beans can be made a day or two ahead of time and reheated just before serving. If your baked beans become thicker than you’d like from storage, simply add in some water, chili sauce or chicken broth to thin them out while reheating. 

How to Make Brown Sugar Baked Beans

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir to mix.baked bean ingredients in a mixing bowl
  2. Pour the mixture in a 3-quart casserole dish.baked beans in a glass baking dish
  3. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to one hour, until liquid is slightly thickened and bacon is cooked through.cooked baked beans in baking dish
  4. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.Brown sugar baked beans in a bowl

HOW SHOULD  I STORE BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS?

  • Any leftover baked beans can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container to be used up within 4-5 days.

CAN BAKED BEANS BE FROZEN?

  • Yes, they can! Once your baked beans have completely cooled, go ahead and store them either in an airtight container or a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, first thaw your frozen beans overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat them at 350°F for 20 minutes or until they’re hot and bubbling throughout.

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THESE BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS?

There are actually quite a few ways that you could adapt this baked beans recipe. Here are some great options to try:

  • This recipe has great flavor but isn’t spicy hot. If you’d enjoy a spicy dish of baked beans then try adding 1-2 diced jalapeños or increase the amount of cayenne pepper used till you get the heat you want and add some jalapeno slices to the top of each serving. 
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chopped bacon and replace the can of pork and beans with plain canned baked beans.  You could also add in some sliced carrots (about 2 cups) and a can of diced tomatoes to bulk up your dish. 
  • If you love crispy bacon bits then pan fry your bacon till it’s nice and crispy and add that to the baked beans ingredients before oven baking. You could also reserve some crispy bacon bits to garnish your baked beans dish for serving. 
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Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

These Brown Sugar Baked Beans are sweet and salty with just the right amount of spice to make them a delicious addition to any meal that both kids and adults will love.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, bbq
Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 53 ounce can pork and beans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 strips bacon chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir to mix.
  2. Pour the mixture in a 3-quart casserole dish.
  3. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to one hour, until liquid is slightly thickened and bacon is cooked through.
  4. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

More Outdoor BBQ Side Dishes 

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Classic Ham And Pea Salad
  • Copycat KFC Coleslaw
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