Bacon Dr. Pepper Baked Beans
Sweet, savory, tangy, and smoky, these Bacon Dr. Pepper Baked Beans are super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 462kcal
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon cut into bite-sized pieces
- 45 oz canned pork and beans I use 3, 15 oz each, cans
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar depending on how sweet you want them
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Prep bacon
- Cook 5 slices bacon about halfway through, in whichever way you prefer.
- Set aside to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Prepare
- Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
Mix beans
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 45 oz canned pork and beans, 1/2 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3/4 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup Dr Pepper, 2 Tbsp molasses, 1 Tbsp dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp onion powder and stir to mix together well.
Bake
- Pour baked beans mixture into prepared baking dish, and lay partially cooked bacon on top in a scattered even layer.
- Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Cool and serve
- Remove from oven and let sit and cool slightly, for about 5-10 minutes. This will also thicken up the beans.
If you like your baked beans on the thicker side, you can bake for longer, just keep in mind that they will thicken up as they sit afterwards, and you don’t want them to end up dry.
Notes
- I've estimated this serves about 6, but the exact serving size and number of servings is up to you.
Slow Cooker Directions:
- Cook bacon all the way through to desired crispness, then set aside.
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker, stir and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- If beans are too thin, remove lid and continue cooking (on HIGH now), until thickened to your liking.
- If your beans are too thick, stir in a little bit of water, as needed.
- Top beans with bacon before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 4mg
