Dr Pepper Baked Beans Recipe – a quick and easy side dish that is a grilling hit. Pinto beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, onions, garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and the secret ingredient – Dr Pepper. SO simple to make and they taste great! This is the perfect side dish for tailgating, cookouts, and potlucks. Everyone raves about this recipe!

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Baked Beans from Scratch

These Dr Pepper Baked beans are the perfect side dish for all your summer cookouts! Tender beans baked in a sweet and savory sauce. I made them for a dinner a few weeks ago and everyone LOVED them! Pinto beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, onions, garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and Dr Pepper soda. SO much amazing flavor! I could make a meal out of these delicious beans! This easy recipe has quickly become a family favorite!

How to Make Dr Pepper Baked Beans

These beans are super easy to make with only a few flavorful ingredients. Drain and rinse canned pinto beans, kidney beans, and cannellini white beans. In a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot, combine beans, onions, garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and Dr Pepper soda. Stir until combined. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring the bean mixture to a boil over medium heat. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake uncovered until the sauce has thickened.

Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best beans to use for baked beans? I use a blend of canned beans in this recipe. You can use any combination of beans that you like.
- Navy beans
- White beans
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Pinto beans
Variations/Additions:
- Bell peppers
- Ham
- Bacon
- Pulled pork
- Molasses
- Tomato paste
You can substitute fresh chopped onion for dehydrated onions.
All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Can I make Dr Pepper Baked Beans in the slow cooker? Yes! Combine all the ingredients and place in the crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Can Homemade Baked Beans be frozen? Yes! Mix the ingredients together and place in a baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.
- You can also freeze any leftover beans. Thaw and reheat the beans on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat beans on the stovetop over medium-high heat or in the microwave.

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Main Dish to Serve with Homemade Baked Beans

These beans are a great side dish for your potluck or barbecue dinner. The Dr Pepper soda adds a little sweetness as well as its 23 original flavors to the beans This recipe is so simple to make and tastes great!

These easy baked beans make a great addition to your Memorial Day menu, 4th of July meal, summer bbq, potlucks, and football parties. These beans go with just about any main dish – chicken, burgers, hot dogs, pork chops, ribs, and more! Whip up a batch ASAP! They are sure to be a hit!

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