Description
Baked Chicken and Pineapple Beans are a delicious and comforting side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This recipe brings together tender beans, juicy pineapple, and crispy chicken bacon for a delightful twist on the classic baked beans. Ideal for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or cozy weeknight dinners, these baked beans are sure to impress your guests with their unique taste profile. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can make these beans ahead of time, making them perfect for busy days. Serve them alongside grilled meats or cornbread for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices chicken bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
- 4 (15-ounce) cans beef and beans
- 1/2 cup Red Gold Ketchup
- 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook chicken bacon over medium-high heat until slightly crispy.
- Add the finely diced onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in beef and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, drained pineapple tidbits, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 545mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg