Twisted Baked Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these bold and flavorful Twisted Baked Beans—a hearty, smoky, and slightly sweet spin on a classic favorite. This recipe combines tender baked beans with sautéed onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, all mixed with a luscious sauce of molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sriracha for optional heat. Crispy thick-cut bacon adds both texture and irresistible smokiness, while seasonings like smoked paprika and chili powder take the flavor to the next level. Perfect as a comforting side for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, these baked beans bake to bubbling perfection in the oven and are garnished with crumbled bacon for the ultimate finishing touch. Ready in under an hour and serving up to six, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans canned baked beans
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.33 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crispy. Remove the cooked bacon, place it on a plate lined with paper towels, and let it cool. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté them in the reserved bacon grease for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and sriracha (if using). Mix well.

Step 5

Stir the sautéed onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the bean mixture. Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and fold half of it into the beans, reserving the other half for garnish.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then pour it into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the beans out evenly.

Step 7

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 8

Remove the baked beans from the oven and sprinkle the reserved crumbled bacon on top as a garnish. Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	590.6 grams (590.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	793

Total Fat 39.30g	50%
Saturated Fat 13.10g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 3522mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 90.90g	33%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 61.80g
Protein 17.60g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1236mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 46.2%