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Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans

Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans blend smoky bacon with caramel notes from brown sugar and cola for a rich, sticky glaze that clings to each tender bean. It’s a crowd-pleasing side with balanced sweetness and saltiness, perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or a cozy weekend barbecue spread.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyEasy
Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

40 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactPoor
34 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
6 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
90 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Food
3 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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40
Heart Health
29
Metabolic
36
Digestive
18
Inflammatory
41
Performance
40
General Wellness
  1. 1

    In a slow cooker, layer the baked beans, bacon, and brown sugar in alternating layers. Pour in some of the cola with each layer until all the cola is used.

  2. 2

    Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. (See Cook's Note for oven directions.)

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

About This Recipe

Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans is made with 4 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, and Cola. Each serving provides about 216.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans made of?
The main ingredients are Bacon, Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, Cola. The full list of 4 is above.
How long does it take to make Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans?
About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 216.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans healthy?
Brown Sugar Cola Baked Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 216.71 calories and 10.41 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 653.16 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.0 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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