Cola Beans

Dive into a bold and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food with these irresistible Cola Beans! This easy side dish combines tender baked beans with the sweet, caramel-like richness of cola, balanced perfectly by tangy ketchup, smoky bacon, and a kick of Worcestershire sauce. Slow-baked to perfection, the dish features a bubbly, thickened sauce infused with savory sautéed onions and garlic, making it an ideal pairing for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or Sunday dinners. Ready in under an hour, with only 10 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is as simple to make as it is delicious. Serve warm and watch it become the star of your table! Perfect for fans of baked beans, unique flavor combinations, and easy comfort food recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 850 grams canned baked beans
• 240 milliliters cola (not diet)
• 60 milliliters ketchup
• 30 grams brown sugar
• 15 grams yellow mustard
• 15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

Step 3

Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and sauté it in the bacon fat for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, cola, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and the sautéed onions and garlic. Mix until well combined.

Step 6

Transfer the bean mixture into a casserole dish or oven-safe baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the cooked bacon evenly over the top of the beans.

Step 8

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the top is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1372.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1566.8

Total Fat 28.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 66mg	0%
Sodium 5128.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.7g	0%
Total Sugars 150.8g
Protein 63.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 477.1mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3308.7mg	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: 15.7%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 68.9%