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Outrageous Baked Beans

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These Outrageous Baked Beans are a quintessential American comfort food, blending the smokiness of bacon with the deep sweetness of brown sugar and chili sauce. Unlike typical desserts, this hearty dish features a robust mix of pork and beans, kidney beans, and green beans for added texture. The addition of diced bell peppers and green onions provides a fresh crunch that cuts through the rich, molasses-like sauce. Ideal for backyard barbecues, football games, or as a substantial side dish for a Sunday roast, these beans develop incredible depth of flavor as they simmer. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld together, creating a thick, sticky, and incredibly satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with cornbread or grilled meats.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 3898.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
These Outrageous Baked Beans are a quintessential American comfort food, blending the smokiness of bacon with the deep sweetness of brown sugar and chili sauce. Unlike typical desserts, this hearty dish features a robust mix of pork and beans, kidney beans, and green beans for added texture. The addition of diced bell peppers and green onions provides a fresh crunch that cuts through the rich, molasses-like sauce. Ideal for backyard barbecues, football games, or as a substantial side dish for a Sunday roast, these beans develop incredible depth of flavor as they simmer. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld together, creating a thick, sticky, and incredibly satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with cornbread or grilled meats.
Ingredients
  • 1 can (14-16 oz) Green beans, drained
  • 1 can (14-16 oz) Pork & beans, drained
  • 1 can (14-16 oz) Kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (14-16 oz) Chili, with or without beans, drained
  • 1 bunch Green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup Chili sauce
  • 2/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 4 oz Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC) if using an oven-safe Dutch oven, or prepare a slow cooker on low setting.
  2. 2
    Cook the bacon until crisp, then drain and crumble into small pieces.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained green beans, pork and beans, kidney beans, and chili.
  4. 4
    Add the diced bell pepper, sliced green onions, and crumbled bacon to the bean mixture.
  5. 5
    Stir in the chili sauce and brown sugar until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. 6
    Transfer the mixture to a crock pot, large pot, or Dutch oven.
  7. 7
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. 8
    Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes to ensure the bottom does not burn.
  9. 9
    Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3898.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 214.3g330%
Saturated Fat 65.9g330%
Cholesterol 264.0mg88%
Sodium 12586.0mg525%
Total Carbohydrate 320.5g107%
Dietary Fiber 94.9g380%
Sugars 191.8g
Protein 218.8g438%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baked beans, bbq side, bacon, slow cooker, kidney beans, pork and beans, green beans, chili sauce, brown sugar, comfort food, potluck, american cuisine, barbecue
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