Baked Beans Sweet and Spicy with Pineapple

Bring bold flavors to your table with these Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans with Pineapple—a delightful twist on a classic side dish! This recipe combines tender canned baked beans with succulent chunks of pineapple, crispy bacon, and a perfectly balanced sauce made from rich barbecue sauce, tangy ketchup, brown sugar, and a kick of chipotle chili powder. The addition of smoked paprika and garlic powder creates a smoky depth, while green bell peppers and onions (sautéed in bacon grease for extra flavor) add a savory touch. Baked to golden, caramelized perfection, this crowd-pleasing dish is both sweet and spicy, making it the ideal companion for barbecues, potlucks, or any comfort food craving. Don't miss the chance to elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned baked beans
• 1.5 cups Pineapple chunks
• 6 slices Bacon
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Green bell pepper (optional)
• 1 small Onion

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, let it cool, and chop into small pieces.

Step 3

Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet. Dice the onion and, if using, the green bell pepper, then sauté them in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine canned baked beans, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 5

Fold in the cooked onion and bell pepper mixture, along with the chopped bacon, into the bean mixture.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbling and the top is slightly caramelized.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or as a flavorful addition to your barbecue spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1779.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1958.5

Total Fat 23.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 8372.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.8g	0%
Total Sugars 221.6g
Protein 67.2g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 620.0mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 4319.6mg	0%

*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: 10.4%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 76.6%