Description
These smoky, sweet, and savory baked beans are loaded with thick-cut bacon, juicy sausage, and a rich blend of molasses, maple syrup, and mustard—perfect as a hearty side or stand-alone comfort meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 (28-ounce) cans original baked beans, drained slightly
- 10 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) beef sausage link, sliced and browned
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon unfiltered apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside. Discard some of the grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from heat.
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, combine baked beans, cooked onion, sausage, and bacon.
- Stir in ketchup, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover for the last 15 minutes for a thicker, caramelized top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing maple syrup or molasses.
- These beans can be made ahead and reheated—flavors deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
