Chuck's Bbq Beans

Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with *Chuck's BBQ Beans*, the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish packed with bold, smoky flavors. This recipe combines tender canned baked beans with a mouthwatering medley of crumbled crispy bacon, sweet molasses, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of heat from cayenne pepper. Smoked paprika and barbecue sauce add a signature smoky depth, while caramelized onions and garlic tie it all together. After baking to bubbly perfection, *Chuck's BBQ Beans* emerge with a beautifully caramelized topping, making them a standout addition to any cookout, potluck, or family gathering. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this hearty dish is as simple as it is delicious, and it's perfect served alongside grilled meats, cornbread, or on its own as a comforting, flavor-packed meal! Keywords: barbecue beans recipe, smoky baked beans, potluck side dish, easy BBQ beans.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups canned baked beans
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 0.333 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Cook the bacon slices in the skillet until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon, allow it to cool, and crumble it into pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

In the rendered bacon grease, add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large baking dish, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, canned baked beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the mixture.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1591.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2133.2

Total Fat 23.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 7811.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 433.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.4g	0%
Total Sugars 264.5g
Protein 66.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 734.5mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 4913.1mg	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: 9.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 78.3%