Any good day of grilling requires a good baked beans recipe in my opinion. This Smoked Sausage Baked Beans is my go to recipe. Super easy to make and ready in an hour, you can make them last minute or have them on the menu all week. I love the addition of smoked sausage because it gives such a great flavor and bite. The best part is that they go with anything. Keep scrolling to see the recipe and add them to your grilling menu!
I have to tell you that my Darb is not a fan of baked beans. In fact, for a long time I didn’t even make them because I knew he wouldn’t eat them.
Then I decided to just go for it because you know what? Most people love baked beans and these Smoked Sausage Baked Beans are the bomb!
Serve them with grilled steaks, burgers, hot dogs or anything else you throw on the grill and you won’t be disappointed.
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How to make Smoked Sausage Baked Beans
This recipe for baked beans comes together quickly. Begin by sauteing the chopped onion in a little olive oil until the onions are soft and starting to turn a light brown.
You will want to use a heavy bottom pan or dutch oven that is oven proof because it starts on the stove but finished in the oven.
Chop your smoked sausage into small bite sized pieces and have them ready to add when the onion is ready.
Add the chopped sausage to the onion and cook over medium heat until they start to brown. Then add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds or so.
It is important when you add the garlic that you don’t burn it, so be sure that you are stirring it the entire time.
What kind of bean are used for Baked Beans?
Almost any kind of beans can be used for baked beans. But when you are making a quick recipe it is important that you use canned beans so that you aren’t having to soak beans overnight.
It is also nice to use a can of beans that has some kind of flavorful juice that adds flavor. It also allows you to add the can without draining the beans.
This recipe uses three cans of pork and beans. Add them to the pot. You want the juice and beans, so just open them and pour them right in.
Then mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard and whisk the ingredients together.
Add to the bean mixture and stir to combine.
Your beans will be a little thin but will thicken as they bake. I like to bake them without the lid but you could always add the lid if you wanted to.
Place into a 350 degree oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges of the mixture are bubbly.
Remove from the oven and serve. You will notice that the mixture thickens up nicely and gets a deeper shade of red. The liquid evaporates a little bit also.
All of the flavors bake together to create some really great flavors and textures.
Whether you have them as a main dish or serve them along side a grilled chicken breast, these Smoked Sausage Baked Beans are sure to please whoever you have at your table.
You can also make them ahead of time and bake them right before serving which is a great option. You can’t go wrong with this side dish.
Do you need more side dish ideas? Try these recipes…
- Roasted Melting Potatoes
- Mexican Street Corn Skillet
- Caprese Tart
- Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
- Homemade Mac & Cheese
- Fiesta Wedge Salad
Smoked Sausage Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large onion {chopped}
- 2 cloves garlic {minced}
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, {chopped}-kielbasa works too
- 3-16 oz. cans pork and beans
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a heavy bottom pan {that is oven safe} or Dutch oven, over medium heat add olive oil and cook onion until it is translucent {or soft}. Add garlic to onions and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chopped smoked sausage and continue to cook over medium heat until browned.
- While the sausage is browning, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and mustard, whisk to combine. Add mixture and pork and beans to the onion/sausage and stir to combine.
- Place Dutch oven in preheated oven, uncovered for 45-50 minutes. Remove and serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
