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BBQ Bacon Baked Beans

BBQ Bacon Baked Beans are meaty barbecue baked beans that make a tasty side dish but are hearty enough to serve as a main dish.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq bacon baked bean recipe, bbq bacon baked beans
Servings: 20 side dish servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Kate

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 19 ounce package brats casings removed
  • 2 cups diced white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-28 ounce cans baked beans
  • 15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 ounce can Ro-Tel drained
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350F.
  • Add the barbecue sauce, ketchup, broth, mustard, vinegar, liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well-combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brats, and brown.
  • Stir in the onion, and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.
  • Carefully add the brat mixture to the barbecue sauce mixture.
  • Add the baked beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, and Ro-Tel. Stir until combined.
  • Carefully transfer the bean mixture into a deep 9x13-inch baking pan and place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Arrange bacon pieces in a single layer over top of beans.
  • Bake until beans are hot and bubbling and the bacon is rendered, about 1½ hours.
  • Let the beans cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Barbecue sauce: Choose a barbecue sauce that you like the flavor of. I recommend choosing a neutral bbq sauce so that the flavor of the other ingredients can come through.
  • Brown sugar: Feel free to add more brown sugar to taste.
  • Cayenne pepper: The cayenne just adds a little flavor. If you'd like some heat, feel free to add more.
  • Ro-Tel: Or another brand of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg