Fiery Flame Baked Beans

Turn up the heat with these sizzling flame torch baked beans infused with smoky flavors and a spicy kick. The perfect side dish for any barbecue or outdoor gathering, these beans are a mouthwatering blend of tender legumes bathed in a rich, tangy sauce that will leave you craving another bite.
ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz) of baked beans
- 1 cup of diced bacon
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of ketchup
- 2 tablespoons of molasses
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 green jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional for additional spice)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a skillet over medium heat.
- 2.
Cook the diced bacon until crispy, then remove it from the skillet and set it aside. Leave about two tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3.
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4.
Add the brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- 5.
Gently pour the baked beans into an oven-safe casserole dish. Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and add the cooked bacon, mixing everything together.
- 6.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the beans are hot and bubbly.
- 7.
Serve the fiery flame baked beans hot, garnished with sliced green jalapeno peppers if desired.