Sweet & Smoky Skillet Baked Beans

Looking for the best homemade baked beans recipe for your next BBQ or family gathering? Chef Charles Knight’s Homestyle Skillet Baked Beans with Bacon combine four kinds of beans with smoky bacon, caramelized onions, brown sugar, jalapeño, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and a splash of Pepsi (No Coke).

The result is a thick, rich sweet and smoky baked bean recipe that's perfect for BBQs, cookouts, potlucks, tailgating, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS

These aren't ordinary canned baked beans. Chef Charles builds the flavor from the skillet up.

Smoky Bacon: Bacon provides the savory foundation and a crisp, smoky finish.

Four-Bean Blend: Navy, cannellini, kidney and Great Northern beans provide a hearty combination of creamy and firm textures.

Sweet & Savory Sauce: Brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire and ketchup create the classic BBQ-style flavor.

A Little Heat: Fresh jalapeño balances the sweetness without making the beans overly spicy.

Secret Ingredient—Pepsi: A splash of Pepsi reduces into the sauce, adding caramel-like sweetness and another layer of flavor.