Peach Baked Beans with Chipotle are sweet, smoky, and have just the right amount of heat. They're bold enough to steal the show and tasty enough for everyone to want seconds.
These chipotle baked beans are a game-changer for summer cookouts. The smoky chipotle peppers and crispy bacon balance perfectly with juicy peaches and sweet baked beans. It’s not your average side dish—it's layered, flavorful, and satisfying.
This is the ideal make-ahead recipe that actually gets better after sitting overnight. If you’ve made our Baked Beans with Ground Beef or tried the Chipotle Refried Beans, you already know how well chipotle pairs with savory beans. This version adds a sweet and fruity twist you’ll want on repeat.
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🔥 Why We Love Peach Baked Beans with Chipotle
- Sweet, smoky, spicy, and savory—all in one pan using the oven, slow cooker, or smoker
- Great for grilling season, potlucks, and family gatherings
- Uses pantry staples + fresh or frozen peaches
- Easy to prep ahead of time for better flavor
- Pairs perfectly with Grilled Herbs de Provence Chicken and Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches
🛒 Ingredient Swaps and Notes
- Peaches: Fresh, canned (drained), or thawed frozen peaches all work well.
- Baked Beans: Use canned baked beans with brown sugar for max flavor.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo: Adjust heat by using more or less. For extra smokiness, add a little extra adobo sauce.
- Bacon: Can sub with diced smoked sausage or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Green Bell Pepper: If you like your baked beans spicy, swap for jalapenos. You can also use red or orange bell peppers for a pop of color.
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🔪 How to Make Peach Baked Beans
Oven Instructions
Step 1: Cook bacon until crispy and crumble after it's cooled.
Step 2: Sauté onion and bell pepper in the bacon fat.
Step 3: Mix all ingredients in a 9x13 dish and bake at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, uncovered, until bubbly and slightly caramelized on top.
Step 4: Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Cook and crumble bacon. Sauté the onion and pepper.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until thickened.
Smoker Instructions
Note: Use a disposable aluminum pan to avoid ruining your bakeware with soot.
- Preheat smoker to 250°F.
- Prepare as above and transfer to a disposable pan.
- Smoke for 2–3 hours, uncovered, stirring halfway through.
- Beans should be bubbling, thickened, and lightly caramelized.
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💡 Expert Tips
- Crisp the bacon ahead of time and freeze it to save on prep time
- Add a dash of smoked paprika for extra depth
- Stir halfway through baking or smoking to prevent burning on the edges.
- Let it sit overnight in the fridge for the best flavor
🍑 Must-Try Variations
- Hearty Meat Version: Add cooked ground beef or shredded smoked pork.
- Bourbon-Infused: Add 1–2 tablespoons of bourbon for a smoky, rich depth that pairs perfectly with peaches and chipotle.
- Pineapple: Swap peaches with pineapple for a tropical twist
🍽️ Ways to Serve Peach Baked Beans
- Add to a summer cookout spread with Pulehu Chicken and Strawberry Apple Salad.
- Spoon alongside Lemon Spinach Orzo for a light, citrusy contrast.
- Bake it alongside Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders for a hearty lunch.
Storing, Reheating & Make-Ahead Tips
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months
- To reheat: Warm in a skillet or microwave until hot
- Make-ahead tip: Bake the night before and refrigerate—the flavor is even better the next day
❓ Common Questions
Mild heat since only 2 chipotle peppers are used. Add more for more spice.
Not if covered properly and stirred occasionally.
Absolutely. Just use a larger baking dish or cook in batches if needed. This recipe scales well.
Use the “keep warm” setting on your slow cooker or place the baking dish on a warming tray.
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Peach Baked Beans with Chipotle
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2-3 chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 2 28 oz cans baked beans
- 1 ½ cups peaches fresh, canned, or frozen
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble or chop.
- In the same skillet with a bit of the bacon fat, sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, until softened.
- In a 9x13 baking dish, combine baked beans, onion, bell pepper, chipotle peppers, peaches, bacon, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, until hot, bubbling, and slightly caramelized on top. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble or chop.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in bacon fat for 5–6 minutes until soft.
- Add all ingredients (including bacon and sautéed vegetables) to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours
Smoker Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
- Cook and crumble the bacon as above.
- Sauté onion and pepper, then mix all ingredients in a 9x13 aluminum disposable pan. Stir until well combined.
- Place the pan in the smoker, uncovered. Smoke at 250°F for 2–3 hours, stirring halfway through. Beans are done when they’re thickened, bubbling, and slightly caramelized on top. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- If using a smoker: Use a disposable aluminum pan when smoking to avoid staining or damaging your bakeware with soot.
- Stir halfway through baking or smoking to prevent burning on the edges.
- Fridge: Store for up to 4 days
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months
- To reheat: Warm in a skillet or microwave until hot
- Make-ahead tip: Bake the night before and refrigerate
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