Maple Bacon Baked Beans

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Maple Bacon Baked Beans

  • Author: Renée Kohlman/Sweetsugarbean
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
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Description

Baked beans are hearty and delicious comfort food. This quick version uses both canned black beans and white beans, making them an ideal weeknight side-dish. With sweetness from the maple syrup and smokiness from the bacon, not to mention other aromatics such as espresso powder and Dijon mustard, it’s no wonder why people flock to the kitchen while they’re in the oven. Rich and deeply flavourful, these baked beans just need some crusty bread or corn bread on the side.

Ingredients

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  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350º.
2. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, fry the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Remove from the skillet and set on a paper towel-lined plate. Stir the onion into the hot bacon fat, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute or two, until the garlic is fragrant.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir over medium heat until everything is combined. Chop the cooked bacon and stir that in as well. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Put the skillet into the oven and bake until the sauce has thickened and the beans are tender, about 35 minutes. Serve with a side of crusty bread or corn bread.

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