Ingredients for Baked Beans Cajun Style
- 2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans
- 6 slices bacon
- Catsup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Celery
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- White Pepper
- Salt
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How to Make Baked Beans Cajun Style
- Cook 6 slices bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside to cool, then crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bacon (or substitute with 1 cup precooked, crumbled bacon bits), 1 large chopped onion, 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons molasses, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
- (Alternatively, for the ham option: Skip steps 1 & 2. Proceed directly to step 4)
- (Ham option): Dice 1 cup smoked ham into 1/8 inch cubes and place in a bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar until well coated. Brown ham in a frying pan until sugars caramelize.
- Add the 2 (15 ounce) cans of baked beans to the bowl with the other ingredients (bacon or ham). Gently stir to combine, being careful not to crush the beans.
- Pour the bean mixture into a 10x10 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly around the edges.
- Remove foil and broil for 5-10 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until the top browns slightly. (This step adds delicious caramelization!)
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
52 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
20g
Carbs
17g
