These Dr Pepper Baked Beans are a sweet and delicious side dish that’s ready in less than an hour! Perfect for BBQ’s and game day parties!
Dr Pepper Baked Beans
When most people think of Maine and food, they think of lobster or blueberries. While those two things are iconic for our state, it’s the baked beans that are CLASSIC Maine. Growing up, the weekends were always filled with baked bean suppers at the Grange hall, it was a part of life and a family tradition. And one of these days I’m going to track down my grandfather’s baked beans recipe.
Traditionally, they’re called Bean-Hole Beans and they’re baked in a cast iron pot in the ground. But it’s November and the ground is getting ready to freeze and most individuals don’t feel like digging a hole to put their dinner in! So today I’m doing a bit of a twist on the down-home classic.
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We’re keeping the essentials: molasses and ground mustard. But we’re adding in some Dr Pepper (you can actually use any dark cola you want!) and making them with a combination of stovetop cooking and oven baking.
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What I love most about these baked beans is that it’s a super fast recipe in comparison to the traditional cooking method. Instead of the 18 to 24 hours, it takes to cook baked beans from scratch, we’re going to knock it down to just 40 minutes! Sound good? Plus, when you have a great and quick recipe in your pocket, you’re always prepared!
If you like baked beans, you might also enjoy these recipes:
- Whiskey Honey Pulled Pork
- Corn Mac and Cheese
- Corn Chowder
- Best Ever Baked Potatoes
- Baked Cajun Chicken Skewers
Baked beans are great as a full meal and also make an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving and game days! Plus there are so many different ways to prepare them and so many different flavors. Some like them spicy and I LOVE adding peaches to mine every once in awhile. Some add bacon and some add salt pork and then there are recipes like this that have neither. It’s all up to you.
But if you’re looking for a recipe that’s quick and delicious, go for this one. With the addition of Dr Pepper and it’s 23 flavors to the recipe, we’re able to make up for any flavor we might have lost from speeding up the cooking process! What’s your favorite way to make baked beans?
Dr Pepper Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Dr Pepper divided
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add oil to a large pot and heat on medium heat, add in diced onions and garlic powder. Cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in beans and 1/2 cup Dr Pepper, stir and simmer for about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add in remaining ingredients and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer beans to an oven safe dish and bake for 20 minutes.
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Christine says
These baked beans are super easy to make and so yummy! It only takes 20 minutes to bake and it’s ready to serve. Perfect side dish for any cook out!
Bonnie says
This sounds delicious!! Anything with Dr. Pepper in it has to be good! Could this be done in a crock pot?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Bonnie, I’m sure it could but I have never made it that way.
James L. Hughes says
Sound so good, canāt wait to try this.
Michelle says
Can this be made with Northern beans??
Rebecca says
Hi Michelle, Northern beans may need to cook longer, but you can use Navy beans as well.
Carlie says
My friend showed me this recipie and i fell in love with t!Her and her husband thought it would taste even more amazing by adding pieces of bacon!I love bacon so this recipie with some bacon is to die for! š <3
Debbie says
Thank you so much for this delicious recipe! We enjoyed them.
Rebecca says
Hi Debbie, I’m so glad, it’s one of our family favorites too!
warren says
looks good -and easy,will have to try
Rebecca says
Enjoy!
Andrea says
Just a quick question. Your written recipe calls for 1 c. Dr. P divided. 1/2 c. Goes into the beans whle on the stove. What do I do with the other 1/2 c.? Can’t wait to try these.
Rebecca says
Hi Andrea,
It gets added in with the remaining ingredients, enjoy!
Rebecca
Rebecca says
Can you make these with diet Dr Pepper?
Rebecca says
I don’t see why not, but I’ve never tried it myself.
Nicole says
Can these be cooked in a slow cooker?
Rebecca says
I’m sure they can be, but I’m not sure on the timing, my guess is 3 to 4 hours.
Roger says
these look fantastic ,can’t wait to make em this weekend ! Thanks for sharing
Rebecca says
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy!
Paula Fick says
My grandson said “these were the best baked beans and I don’t even like bean”s. He asked to make them for his friendsgiving today. I am so glad they are easy and quick.
Rebecca says
I’m so glad he loved them, they’re quite tasty!
Esther of Local Adventurer says
these look so good! i’m craving them right now. haha pinned the recipe for later š
Heather {Brie Brie Blooms} says
These look absolutely wonderful! A couple of years ago I made a Dr Pepper marinade for our Thanksgiving turkey and it was delicious. I’m looking forward to adding this to our family table next week. #client
Rebecca says
Thank you so much, Heather! Enjoy!