Loaded Baked Beans

Jul 17, 2025
by Abel Weissnat
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

40 mins
TOTAL TIME

55 mins
SERVING

8 People
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Elevate your next cookout with this symphony of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Our Loaded Baked Beans recipe combines a trio of beans, crispy bacon, and a tangy BBQ sauce, all topped with melted cheddar and fresh green onions for an unforgettable side dish.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 (16 ounce) can Original Baked Beans

1 (15.5 ounce) can Dark Red Kidney Beans

1 (15 ounce) can Spicy Chili Beans

0.5 cup BBQ sauce

0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 green onions, chopped

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

39 g
Cholesterol

18 mg
Fiber

10 g
Protein

14 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

914 mg
Sugar

11 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet; cook until softened. Add beans, barbecue sauce, and half of the cooked bacon; bring to a simmer. (8 minutes)

04

Step

Transfer bean mixture to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; cover with aluminum foil. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling. (20 minutes)

06

Step

Remove foil; top with Cheddar cheese and remaining bacon. Bake until cheese is melted. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Garnish with green onions before serving.

For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack, for a unique flavor profile.
These beans can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. Just add the cheese and green onions right before serving.

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