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The Baked Beans Recipe My Guests Always Ask For

Preview of The Baked Beans Recipe My Guests Always Ask For
Prep
35 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min
Serves
6
Calories
300 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 slicesbacon, diced
  • 1 smallsweet onion, diced
  • 1 1bell pepper, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonsmoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoonchipotle chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonsBBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsketchup
  • 1 tablespoondijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 2 cansbaked beans (22 ounces each)
  • 2 slicesbacon, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until it’s brown and crisp and most of the fat is rendered.

  3. 3

    Stir in the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until everything softens, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the vinegar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard and brown sugar until combined.

  6. 6

    Stir in the baked beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat.

  7. 7

    Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and syrupy.

  8. 8

    Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

  9. 9

    You can make these ahead of time - cook them and cover, placing in the fridge. Bake the next day.

  10. 10

    These also freeze well!