Dr Pepper Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Dr Pepper Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds (or your favorite sausage); 1 3/4 cups Dr. Pepper cola, divided; 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) bottle of good-quality ketchup (I use Heinz); 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 small onion; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds (or your favorite sausage)
1 3/4 cups Dr. Pepper cola, divided
4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) bottle of good-quality ketchup (I use Heinz)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 small onion
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1
Set oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter a 3-qt baking dish.
3
Heat a skillet over med heat with 1 tbsp oil.
4
Add sausage, and 3/4 cup Dr Pepper drink; bring to boil.
5
Cover; and lower the heat.
6
Continue cooking about 30 mins, until Dr Pepper becomes syrupy.
7
Drain the pinto beans; place in a large saucepan, add 1 cup Dr Pepper, ketchup, wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, garlic, onion and salt.
8
Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally.
9
Season with black pepper.
10
Pour into a 3-qt buttered baking dish.
11
Stir in sausage mixture.
12
Top with cheese and bread crumbs.
13
Bake, covered for 40 mins, or until cheese is melted, and mixture is bubbling.

479

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds (or your favorite sausage), 1 3/4 cups Dr. Pepper cola, divided, 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained, 1 (15 ounce) bottle of good-quality ketchup (I use Heinz), and more.

Yes, Dr Pepper Baked Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dr Pepper Baked Beans

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