🍽️ Cajun Baked Beans Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
🔖 Description: From New Iberia in southern Louisiana, these Cajun baked beans pack a flavorful punch. If you prefer less heat, simply omit the chipotle chiles and adobo sauce, but if you’re craving that Cajun kick, dive right in! Perfect alongside grilled or barbecued meats, these beans bring a taste of the Southwestern U.S. to your table.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔍 Keywords: Pork, Beans, Meat, Cajun, Creole, Southwestern U.S., Potluck, Spicy, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 pound bacon
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup chipotle chiles
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
🔢 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 304.8
- Fat Content: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 19.5mg
- Sodium Content: 788.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 49.7g
- Fiber Content: 6.8g
- Sugar Content: 24.7g
- Protein Content: 8.6g
📝 Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Prepare Bacon: Partially cook the bacon in a skillet, ensuring it doesn’t brown too much. You want it to be pliable but not crispy.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, diced onion, dark brown sugar, dry mustard, and the partially cooked bacon along with its drippings. Add in the ketchup, chipotle chiles, and adobo sauce. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Transfer to Casserole Dish: Grease a casserole dish lightly with oil or cooking spray. Transfer the bean mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven, and bake the beans uncovered for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the flavors meld together and the beans are tender.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the casserole dish from the oven. Allow the beans to cool slightly before serving alongside your favorite grilled or barbecued meats.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Serve these Cajun baked beans as a hearty side dish alongside grilled chicken, ribs, or pulled pork.
- Pair them with cornbread or fluffy white rice for a complete meal with a Southern flair.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
Whether you’re hosting a potluck, planning a weeknight dinner, or simply craving a taste of the South, these Cajun baked beans are sure to satisfy your craving for bold flavors and comforting dishes. Enjoy the spicy kick of chipotle chiles combined with the sweetness of brown sugar in every savory bite!
