This delicious side dish is a guaranteed hit f you have a Dr Pepper fan in the house... or a houseful of them!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- You start with a couple of cans of beans that are already flavored so it doesn't take long to get that "cooked all day" goodness.
- Easy prep - just dump the ingredients in the pan, stir, and bake!
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Dr Pepper adds amazing flavor to baked beans and this recipe is so easy that you can throw it together in minutes.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
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🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- pour beans into an oven safe baking dish or skillet then stir in onions.
- Stir in the seasonings, brown sugar, ketchup, and bacon.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Bake according to the instructions in the green recipe card below.
🥄 Equipment
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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- large skillet ...or...
- 2 quart baking dish
🥫 Storage
Leftover baked beans should be covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container and refrigerated promptly.
You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.
📖 Variations
- Bell peppers can be added for a little extra flavor.
- Use root beer or Coke for different flavors.
- Add a little chipotle powder to taste to spice them up.
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: Don't store Dr Pepper baked beans in aluminum or cover with aluminum foil. The natural acids in the sauce react with the aluminum and can give an off flavor to the beans.
- I like to fix these baked beans in an iron skillet. I can cook the bacon and onions then bake everything right in the same skillet.
- Drain liquid from the beans or they will be too "juicy".
- I like to use brown sugar pork and beans but you can use plain great northern beans or navy beans if you wish. I don't think the end result is as flavorful, though.
- If you have time make these baked beans the day before you want to serve them - they're even better the next day.
👩🍳 FAQs
My recipe for Dr Pepper baked beans tastes spicy and sweet with a mild Dr Pepper flavor.
You can but the flavor will be off. Sugar substitutes don't handle baking or heat well.
Yes they can but there will be a lot of liquid. You'll want to either drain it off or simmer uncovered until it is reduced.
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🍽️ Serve with...
- Grilled chicken wrapped in bacon or hamburgers are a classic with baked beans.
- Classic macaroni salad is always a good choice.
- This easy lemon ice box pie is a great way to finish a summer cookout.
📞 The last word
As a Texan I feel like I am obligated to tell you that there is no . after Dr - it's Dr Pepper NOT Dr. Pepper.
With that out of the way I have to say that this is one of the side dishes I go to all summer long. It's great with all those grilled foods from hamburgers and hot dogs to steaks but handles a thick slice of barbecue as well.
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📖 Recipe
Dr Pepper Baked Beans
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- 56 ounces canned baked beans, drained
- 4 ounces slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup Dr Pepper
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes at 350 degrees, until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
Notes
- I like to fix these baked beans in an iron skillet. I can cook the bacon and onions then bake everything right in the same skillet.
- Drain liquid from the beans or they will be too "juicy".
- I like to use brown sugar pork and beans but you can use plain great northern beans or navy beans if you wish. I don't think the end result is as flavorful, though.
- If you have time make these baked beans the day before you want to serve them - they're even better the next day.
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