Southern Baked Beans

Name: Southern Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 medium white onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons worcestershire; 2 tablespoons bourbon, optional; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon unsulphered molasses; 2 (28-ounce) cans baked beans (we use Bush’s® original beans)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

You'll love these Southern Baked Beans that are sweet, smoky, and savory! Mouthwatering flavors from bacon, a ton of flavorful spices, brown sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon. This recipe is so easy to make, extra saucy, and the perfect baked beans to serve at cookouts, family gatherings, and more! So delicious!

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:56:51 GMT