Easy Baked Beans With Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar

Name: Easy Baked Beans With Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cans pork and beans (14 oz cans); 1 can red kidney beans (19 oz can); ¼ cup brown sugar (packed); ⅛ cup maple syrup; 1 tsp prepared mustard; 1 tsp BBQ sauce; ¾ cup diced onion (optional)

This Baked Beans With Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar recipe combines canned beans with a delicious brown sugar sauce. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes. It's the perfect side dish for a family dinner or outdoor cookout.

Homemade easy baked beans in a white serving bowl.

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This baked beans recipe is one of my favorite recipes. It is served at every backyard BBQ, and there are never any leftovers. Even those who claim they don't like baked beans love this recipe.

These beans can be prepared in advance and kept warm in a slow cooker. Serve with my favorite Pellet Smoked Hamburgers or Smoked Beef Brisket.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This is the easiest baked bean recipe.
No soaking dried beans overnight.
Perfect for a potluck dinner or a family reunion.
Prep time is less than 10 minutes.
It uses simple pantry ingredients.

Recipe Ingredients

I like to keep the following ingredients on hand in the pantry so I can whip up these beans anytime.

Ingredients to make baked bean placed on a wooden cutting board.

Ingredient Notes:

Pork and beans. I like to use maple-flavored beans or pork and beans in tomato sauce.
Red kidney beans. Drain and rinse well.
Prepared mustard. I used Dijon mustard, but you can also use any yellow mustard.
Brown sugar. Dark brown sugar will give the beans a richer flavor.
BBQ sauce. Use your favorite kind or make homemade BBQ sauce.
Maple syrup. Just a little for extra maple flavor.
Onion, chopped, optional. You can also use cooked onions or sautéed onions.

See the printable recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions and Variations

Red kidney beans: Use any type of Great Northern beans, such as navy beans, white beans, pea beans, or pinto beans. You can even use black beans. You can even use dry beans as well; follow package directions for preparing them.
Prepared mustard: Use prepared mustard, spicy brown mustard, or ⅓ teaspoon of dry mustard powder.
Brown sugar: Use light brown sugar or your favorite sweetener.
Bacon: Add 4-6 strips of Air Fryer Bacon or Smoked Bacon.
Extra flavor: Add ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, ¼-1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, or cayenne pepper.
Meaty: Add leftover cut-up hot dogs, smokies, or cooked ground beef for a hearty one-pot main dish.

Related Recipe: Pellet Smoked Beans With Bacon

How To Make Homemade Baked Beans With Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar

Step By Step Instructions

Rinsing drained kidney beans in a strainer with cold water.

Step 1: Dump two cans of pork and beans into a large bowl. Next, open up the red kidney beans and dump them in a strainer. Rinse well with cold water.

The ingredients for the baked beans in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Add the kidney beans to the bowl with the pork and beans. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, BBQ sauce, and chopped onion.

The ingredients mixed together in a large bowl.

Step 3: Stir the bean mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Delicious baked beans in a serving bowl with a spoon.

Step 4: Place in a covered casserole dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes until heated through and deliciously syrupy. Give it a good stir halfway through to ensure they don't burn. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve these delicious baked beans alongside hot dogs, Pellet Smoked Smokies, Pellet Grill Smoked Brisket, Smoked Beef Brisket in Electric Smoker, and Perfect Smash Burgers On The Grill.

They also go great served with Grilled Wagyu Steak, Pellet Smoked Steak, Pellet Smoked Tri Tip Roast, or Tender Smoked Pellet Grill Chuck Roast.

Expert Tips

Sauté the onion first for better flavor.
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for even more flavor.
If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with water.
Remove the cover if the sauce is too thin, and bake a bit longer.

A serving dish filled with syrup baked beans, with an onion i the background.

Common Questions

Can these baked beans be made in the slow cooker?

Add ingredients to your slow cooker, turn on low, and heat until warmed through and syrupy.

Can you make these ahead?

Yes! Mix these beans up and place them in the fridge. Then, when you are ready to heat them, place them in the oven and heat them. You may need to add 10 minutes to the baking time as they will be colder.

Can you freeze these beans?

Yes, they freeze very well. Freeze in a freezer-safe container, place in the fridge to defrost the day before, and bake in the oven. It might take up to 1 hour to heat up. Check periodically and stir to make sure they don't burn.

Storage

Refrigerator

Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Freezer

Freeze beans in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

Reheating

If frozen, place them in the fridge the night before, then bake them in the oven until heated, or heat them in a pot on the stove on low-medium heat, stirring frequently.

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