By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 4
375 cal · 70 min
Brown Sugar Coffee Baked Beans
Recipe GLPR36c64c9a93c997
A savory-sweet baked bean casserole enriched with the depth of strong brewed coffee, smoky bacon, and tangy barbecue sauce. Brown sugar adds caramelized sweetness while diced onions provide subtle aromatic flavor. This comforting side dish bakes low and slow in the oven, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Ingredients
2 slices bacon, diced
½ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup yellow onion, diced
2 (15 oz) cans pork and beans in tomato sauce
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled slightly
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In an oven-safe casserole dish or baking bowl, combine the two cans of pork and beans (including the tomato sauce), diced onion, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well.
Pour the cooled strong brewed coffee into the bean mixture and stir to incorporate evenly.
Add the diced bacon pieces and stir everything together until all ingredients are well combined.
Place the uncovered casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, until the beans are heated through and the flavors have melded together. The sauce should be slightly thickened and the bacon rendered.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard supermarket staple at any Charlotte chain—no special trips required. At roughly $8–10 total for four servings (driven mainly by bacon), this lands under $2.50 per person, which is reasonable for a crowd-pleaser. The stated 70 minutes is honest if you count oven time, though actual hands-on work is 10 minutes; this is a weeknight-friendly side dish or light main. It reheats well in a low oven, making it genuinely useful for leftovers or next-day lunch.
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