Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans Recipe

Sweet and smoky, these bourbon baked beans are the perfect side dish for your next summer BBQ! This easy recipe combines tender beans with crispy bacon and a touch of bourbon for a flavor explosion that'll have everyone asking for more. Get ready to impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 552.8 kcal
Protein 39g
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Ingredients for Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans

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How to Make Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1/2 pound bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, crumble, and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  3. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in the reserved bacon drippings until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. In a large bowl, combine 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans, the sautéed onions, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1/4 cup molasses, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gently fold in the crumbled bacon.
  6. Pour the bean mixture into a 2-quart bean pot or casserole dish.
  7. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes.
  8. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the beans to thicken slightly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

67 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

29g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans?

Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans?

Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans has approximately 552.8 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans?

The key ingredients for Sweet Bourbon Baked Beans are Bacon, Onion, Baked Beans, Kidney Beans, Dark Molasses, Dark Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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