This loaded baked bean recipe is a fun and easy side dish recipe. Our pork and chicken rub seasoning when combined with sausage, bacon, beans, and a barbeque-flavored sauce creates a fun combination of flavors. This baked bean recipe is fun to add to your meals or take to potlucks and parties.
Baked beans are a simple yet delicious side dish that pairs well with fried chicken, barbecue, and much more. It also goes well with other side dishes such as potatoes or salads. They can be made homemade from scratch, straight out of a can, or spiced up with extra add-ins. They are also packed with fiber and protein to create a nutritious side dish.
Our loaded baked bean recipe takes and simple can of baked beans and creates a more protein-packed flavorful baked bean recipe. Our smoky chili pork and chicken rub adds an extra layer of flavor with the added bacon and smoked sausage. This will become a new favorite baked bean recipe that you will make for weeknight dinners or to take to potlucks and parties.
Cooking the Meat
In a medium skillet sauté ½ small package of bacon that has been chopped until crispy and remove from skillet to drain. You can drain it on a paper towel.
In the same skillet sauté ½ a package of smoked sausage that has been cut into slices or chunks until heated through and the sausage has browned a little.
Optional add-ins when sautéing the meat include adding some diced jalapenos if you want some extra heat, diced bell peppers, or even some ground beef for more protein.
Combining the Baked Beans
In a medium baking dish combine the cooked bacon, sausage, onion, 33 ounces canned baked beans, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons mustard, ½ cup ketchup,¼ onion that has been diced, and 2 tablespoons Chugwater Chili Pork and Chicken Rub. Stir until well combined. You can mix it in the baking dish or in a bowl then add it to the baking dish.
Baking the Loaded Baked Beans
Bake the loaded baked beans covered at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until they are bubbling. You can also combine everything into a slow cooker if you are serving these at a party and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. While occasionally stirring.
How to Serve Loaded Baked Beans
This loaded baked bean recipe is easy to serve. You can serve right out of the oven or slow cooker. Pair it with fried chicken, grilled pork chops, pulled pork, ribs, BBQ chicken, brats, and so much more. They are great with other side dishes such as fruit salad, coleslaw, potato chips, and corn bread. There are many possibilities when it comes to serving this baked bean recipe. One thing for sure is that it will become a new family favorite recipe in your kitchens.
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