Soda Baked Beans
Turn up the flavor of your barbecue spread with these irresistibly sweet and tangy Soda Baked Beans! This easy, oven-baked side dish combines classic pantry staples like canned baked beans, brown sugar, and ketchup with a surprising twist of cola soda, adding a subtle caramelized depth to every bite. Crumbled bacon and finely chopped onions infuse the dish with smoky-savory richness, while Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce bring an extra kick of tangy complexity. After a quick prep, this hearty casserole bakes to bubbly, caramelized perfection, making it the ultimate crowd-pleasing companion to grilled meats or roasted veggies. Perfectly sweet, smoky, and satisfying, these beans are a must-have for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners alike!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Canned baked beans
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cups Onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cups Cola soda (regular, not diet)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine.
Step 3
Add the finely chopped onion, crumbled bacon, and cola soda to the bowl. Stir to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir again to ensure even seasoning.
Step 5
Transfer the bean mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similarly sized casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the beans from drying out during baking.
Step 7
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the top to caramelize slightly and develop a golden-brown color.
Step 9
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and let the baked beans rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish for your favorite main courses, such as barbecue ribs, roasted chicken, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1468.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2060.3 |
| Total Fat 59.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 137.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8264.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 307.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 38.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 161.3g | |
| Protein 91.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 511.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3859.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories