Baked Beans with a Kick
Baked Beans with a Kick are your new go-to comfort food, blending sweet and spicy flavors for an unforgettable dish. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, these beans feature rich turkey bacon and zesty spices that will keep everyone coming back for more. With their irresistible taste and simple preparation methods, impress your friends and family at your next gathering! Customize the heat level to suit your preferences by adjusting the jalapeno peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound thick-cut turkey bacon
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 jalapenos (optional)
- 2 cans (28 oz each) beef and beans
- ¾ cup sweet BBQ sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Dice onion, bell pepper, and jalapenos (if using).
- Cut turkey bacon into pieces and cook in a cast iron skillet until halfway done; drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the vegetables in the same skillet until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine drained beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, black pepper, sautéed veggies, and turkey bacon.
- Pour into a greased casserole dish and bake for 1-2 hours until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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