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Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 06/14/2017

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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!


These baked beans with bacon hit ALL your favorite flavor notes, take just 15-20 minutes of hands-on cooking time, and have a spicy kick that sets them apart from other bland baked beans!

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

With us being definitely in the middle of cookout season, I’ve been thinking a lot about side dishes to bring.  Generally when we’re invited over for a cookout, the main dish is already taken care of (usually hamburgers or hot dogs), so I like to bring a side or two.  One of my summer staples are these brown sugar and bacon baked beans… everyone LOVES them!

Over the years, I’ve started wondering what would happen if I used fresh jalapeños and a bit of cayenne to my signature baked beans?  Well what happened was the birth of a NEW favorite side dish!

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

You still get some of that great smoky/sweet taste (from the molasses, bacon, and brown sugar), but with the added element of a back-note of heat.  Almost every type of flavor is present here, and the result is phenomenal!

If you’re worried about the spice, you can certainly scrape the seeds out of the jalapeño before chopping it, which results in a much milder heat level… or swap them out for green bell peppers, which will yield a recipe that’s perfect for the kiddos.

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

If you’ve never made baked beans before, I can tell you that these spicy baked beans with bacon are really easy to make!  I generally don’t have the time to soak and cook dried beans, so my version is semi-homemade and starts with a giant can of pork and beans (the kind with no additional flavorings).

I also like to use plenty of bacon, as I love the smoky savoriness it brings, so feel free to adjust that your preferred amount. The only real “trick” here is to only partially cook the bacon.  I cook mine about halfway to crispy, since it’ll continue cooking the whole time the beans are in the oven, and you don’t want it to be burnt.

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

Other than that, after you saute the onions and jalapeños, you’re just dumping things into the pot and stirring until combined and hot.  You can totally do this!

I usually make mine in a big, deep skillet, then transfer the beans to a 13×9 baking dish if I’m taking them somewhere.  I have this carrying case, which keeps the food super hot!  But if I’m making these for here at the house, I make everything in the same deep round pan, which is less to clean up!

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

Perfect as a side dish for burgers, hot dogs, or basically any summer meal, I really hope you all give these spicy baked beans with bacon a try soon!


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Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon

4 from 11 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Calories: 530
Servings: 10 servings
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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!

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To same skillet with the bacon grease, add onion and jalapeño and saute about 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.  Let mixture cook for a minute or so to combine the flavors.
  • Carefully pour beans into prepared baking dish and lay cooked bacon pieces on top of the beans.
  • 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.
  • Let beans stand 5 minutes or so before serving.
  • If desired, garnish with parsley and/or jalapeño slices.

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Chef Tips

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

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Lisa says

    Posted on 12/16 at 11:21 pm

    Hello, this recipe looks incredible. I’m in Australia and we don’t have cans of “pork and beans” in the supermarket. Would just normal baked beans be ok for this recipe?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 12/17 at 9:24 pm

      Yes that should work alright, although you may want to use a bit less sugar if the baked beans have sugar in them already.

      Reply
  2. Judie says

    Posted on 7/5 at 8:58 pm

    I can’t wait to make this recipe it looks delicious.
    I would love to make ahead and take to the cottage.
    Could I freeze this recipe before?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 7/5 at 9:35 pm

      I haven’t testing freezing this recipe, and while I’m sure they could be frozen, I can’t speak to how long to reheat them.

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    Posted on 7/4 at 12:54 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  4. Sandi Thor says

    Posted on 12/20 at 11:26 pm

    Do you cover the beans with foil while baking?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 12/22 at 3:51 pm

      Nope, that way the sauce will reduce 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tanya Harrison says

    Posted on 7/1 at 12:10 am

    Going to make for 4th of July party. Looks great!

    Reply
  6. Patricia Adcock says

    Posted on 5/30 at 11:08 am

    This IS my ONE and ONLY bean dish I’ll make. Thank you for sharing…always make this and have smoked brisket and potato salad

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    Posted on 10/10 at 3:54 pm

    I add a pound of smoked pulled pork to this recipe and it makes a whole new dish!! Amazing!! Love the spice that this dish has!!

    Reply
  8. Catherine Moats says

    Posted on 5/3 at 8:06 am

    Making some bbq pork ribs and potato salad to accompany  these beautiful baked beans today..the only thing I’m doing differently is adding Along with the jalapeños some habanero peppers.I do have a question though should I strain the baked beans before I mix everything together?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 5/4 at 9:40 am

      Sounds like a great adaptation! I don’t strain them, it turns into a fabulous sauce as the beans cook.

      Reply
  9. Joanne Hewatt says

    Posted on 1/31 at 9:09 am

    Nutritional values available?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 1/31 at 9:32 pm

      As I’m not a nutritionist, I don’t provide full nutritional information for my recipes (don’t want to inadvertently pass along incorrect information). Your best bet would be to copy the ingredients into your favorite online nutritional calculator.

      Reply
  10. Ash says

    Posted on 11/2 at 9:57 am

    Hi. I have everything but the apple cider vinegar. Will it come out ok without it or should substitute something else in its place?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 11/2 at 10:14 am

      I’ve only tested the recipe as written, so I can’t guarantee the results, but I would probably substitute some lemon juice in it’s place. Without any acid, the sauce would be pretty flat.

      Reply
  11. Deborah says

    Posted on 7/5 at 11:33 am

    Made these beans yesterday for the 4th of July. Paired with smoked ribs and roasted Cajun corn. Perfect! 
    It took me a lot longer than 15 minutes for prep but i had everything assembled and ready to go based on the timing of the ribs  😊. I baked the beans for 2 hours. I used all 4 jalapeños and the cayenne. It wasn’t too spicy but we like spicy. Only thing I didn’t do was add the parsley garnish. Great recipe. I will make again. Thank you! 

    Reply
  12. Peggy says

    Posted on 4/24 at 6:09 pm

    Would use of a slow cooker affect the dish? I love this recipe! This is the best baked beans recipe. 

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 4/24 at 9:55 pm

      Hi Peggy 🙂 I’m so happy you love the recipe!! I’ve never made these in the slow cooker, although I do have several readers who have made the non-spicy version of this recipe in their slow cooker, so it must work out okay.

      Reply
  13. Cookin Canuck says

    Posted on 6/16 at 9:25 pm

    My father in law is a huge fan of baked beans, so I’m saving this recipe for the next time we visit him. He’ll be thrilled!

    Reply
  14. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    Posted on 6/16 at 2:39 pm

    mmmm…baked beans with bacon is the best ever!! This looks fantastic!!

    Reply
  15. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

    Posted on 6/16 at 12:16 pm

    This looks fabulous. I’m a big fan of spicy foods!

    Reply
  16. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    Posted on 6/15 at 10:08 pm

    I am trying to decide which I love more…. the jalapenos or the bacon!

    Reply
  17. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

    Posted on 6/15 at 9:25 pm

    Baked beans with bacon is one of my favorite summer side dishes!

    Reply
  18. Jen says

    Posted on 6/15 at 4:22 pm

    Bring on the SPICE and these beans! I would invite you to every BBQ knowing these come along with you 😉

    Reply

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