Description
These Sweet and Savory Baked Beans are a rich, comforting side dish with a thick, flavorful sauce. Easy to make with pantry staples, they pair perfectly with many meals and are great for gatherings or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) baked-style beans
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cola-style soda (not sugar-free)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the beans, cola, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- For a deeper baked flavor, transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use tangy barbecue sauce and reduce brown sugar for a less sweet version.
- Add smoked paprika or chili powder for extra depth.
- Diced bell peppers can be added for more texture.
- Flavors improve after resting overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
