Dr. Pepper Baked Beans

This easy side dish recipe is perfect for family dinners, cookouts, BBQs, game day parties and more! Dr. Pepper Baked Beans are sweet and tangy and loaded with pork and beans, veggies in a flavorful sauce.

If you are looking for a bean recipe with amazing flavor, then look no further. This Dr Pepper Baked Beans recipe is a great side dish with a secret ingredient that makes it so much better. Well, it’s not really a secret since it’s in the recipe name, but seriously, try adding Dr. Pepper to your next batch of beans. You can thank me later.

I’m already a Dr Pepper fan and love drinking it cold with a little bit of ice. It pairs beautifully with beans to make a family-favorite recipe. Serve this delicious side dish whenever you’re craving easy comfort food.

It’s super easy to make in the oven, but you will need a little extra time to bake it. You have to let all the ingredients work their magic, and it’s so worth it in the end.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to make in the oven.
• Thick, rich, and delicious with the original flavors of Dr Pepper
• Perfect side dish for any occasion
• Can be served as a main dish as well
• Can also be made in the slow cooker

Ingredients

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• Cans of Pork and Beans
• Cooked bacon
• Sweet onion
• Green bell pepper
• Brown sugar – You can use light or dark brown sugar
• BBQ sauce
• Yellow mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• Dr. Pepper
• Salt and pepper
• Parsley, for garnish (optional)

How to Make Dr. Pepper Baked Beans

Follow along to learn how to make Dr Pepper Baked Beans!

• Step One: Preheat oven to 350°F. 
• Step Two: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir gently until mixed well.
• Step Three: Pour into a large oven-proof skillet or 9×13 inch baking dish.
• Step Four: Bake for up to 2 hours. Remove from oven and serve.

How Long Should I Bake For?

The length of baking time depends on how you like your beans. If you like thick and stickier beans, bake for two or more hours. If you like saucy beans, then bake for 1.5 hours.

What to Serve with It

• Hot dogs and hamburgers. Try my Stuffed Burgers.
• Cornbread
• Meatloaf – Try my Sunday Meatloaf.
• Mac and Cheese – Stovetop Mac and Cheese is delicious.
• Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Variations and Substitutions

• You can use any brand and/or variety of pork and beans. Depending on what you use, you can change the flavor.
• Use one teaspoon of dry mustard powder in place of the yellow mustard.
• Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to give it a more tomato-y taste.
• Kick up the heat with the addition of 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
• No Dr. Pepper? Use Coca-Cola or Pepsi instead.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Baked beans also freeze very well. Let them come to room temperature first, and then store them in freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months.

How to Make in the Slow Cooker

Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Easy peasy!

Can I Use Diet Dr. Pepper?

I use regular Dr. Pepper, but you should be fine using Diet Dr. Pepper if you prefer.

What Kind of Beans Should I Use?

Any brand of beans should work. I use canned pork and beans, but you could also use navy beans, white beans, Great Northern beans, or pinto beans. Use up those cans of beans in your pantry!

Bean Recipes

• Slow Cooker Black Beans
• Kidney Bean Bake
• Bean Salad
• Baked Bean Casserole
• Baked Beans with Ground Beef
• Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans

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