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Judy John

Sausage Cowboy Baked Beans Recipe

Sausage cowboy baked beans combine hearty beans, savory sausage, and bold sweet smoky sauce. This baked dish is rich, filling, and ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 356
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage Base
  • 1 1/2 lb smoked sausage sliced or diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper bell pepper diced
Beans And Sauce
  • 2 15-oz cans pinto beans drained
  • 2 15-oz cans kidney beans drained
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Dutch Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Tray
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325°F.
  2. Brown sausage in a skillet until edges color lightly. Remove excess grease if needed.
  3. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, paprika, and pepper.
  5. Add beans and fold gently until evenly coated in sauce.
  6. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover and bake 45 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling and thick.
  8. Rest 10 minutes before serving so sauce settles and thickens.

Notes

For softer beans, bake covered longer with a splash of water. For crispier top edges, uncover earlier and bake longer. Freeze cooled portions up to 2 months. Stir gently during assembly to keep beans whole. Add bacon, chipotle, or maple syrup for flavor twists. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.