Baked Beans
Homemade Baked Beans are a classic comfort food featuring tender beans baked in a rich, sweet, and smoky sauce with crispy bacon. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, holidays, and family dinners, this hearty side dish is full of deep, satisfying flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- Navy beans or great northern beans, cooked (or canned, drained and rinsed)
- Bacon, chopped
- Yellow onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Ketchup
- Barbecue sauce
- Brown sugar
- Molasses
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Water or chicken broth (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large oven-safe Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat until crisp.
- Remove most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the cooked beans and stir gently to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Add a splash of water or chicken broth if the mixture seems too thick.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes until the sauce is thick and bubbling.
- Let the baked beans rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Canned beans are a convenient shortcut for this recipe.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and increase the smoked paprika.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier variation.
- The flavor improves after resting overnight, making this a great make-ahead dish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooled baked beans for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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