Favorite Baked Beans
Let’s talk homemade baked beans that are the perfect balance between sweet, tangy and smoky. They’re a sure hit at your next potluck or BBQ!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- 8x8" baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans navy beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ pound bacon applewood smoked is a great option
- 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ red bell pepper finely chopped
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Dice bacon and cook in a large pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan, scooping into a paper towel lined bowl.
- Drain the liquid fat out of the pan, leaving the drippings.
- Over medium-high heat, sweat onion, garlic, and red pepper in the bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Add the beans and bacon. Mix again, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Scoop into a 8x8” baking dish, and smooth out in an even layer. Cover tightly with foil, sealing shut.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for another 15 minutes. Stir gently, and serve!
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Notes
- Like your baked beans extra saucy? Double the sauce quantity. You may want to increase the bake time by 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg