Servings
Font
Back
0 from 39 votes

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon

Rich, savory and sweet with a spicy kick, these baked beans with bacon are easy to make! Perfect for outdoor parties or a casual summer dinner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 530 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8-10 slices bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, diced finely
  • 2-4 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced finely (adjust amount to your desired heat level)
  • 54 oz can pork and beans (or equivalent amount of smaller cans)
  • 4 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (feel free to adjust amount to desired heat level)
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • fresh parsley, minced for garnish
  • additional jalapeño slices for garnish

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven o 325 degrees F and adjust oven rack to the lower-middle position.  Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. To a large, deep skillet, heat bacon pieces over MED heat until cooked about halfway through.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate, leaving grease in the skillet.
  3. To same skillet with the bacon grease, add onion and jalapeño and saute about 5 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.  Let mixture cook for a minute or so to combine the flavors.
  5. Carefully pour beans into prepared baking dish and lay cooked bacon pieces on top of the beans.
  6. Bake 2-3 hours, until bubbly and thickened to your liking.  I prefer my beans fairly thick, so mine usually take 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  7. Let beans stand 5 minutes or so before serving.
  8. If desired, garnish with parsley and/or jalapeño slices.

Notes

  • To increase heat level:
  • To decrease heat level:
  • add more jalapeño peppers
  • leave seeds in the peppers
  • add more cayenne
  • use less jalapeño peppers
  • decrease or omit cayenne 
  • use green bell peppers instead of jalapeños (1 small bell pepper should suffice)

Nutrition Information

Calories 530kcal (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.