Cranberry Baked Beans
Sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible, Cranberry Baked Beans are a bold twist on a classic comfort food. This unique recipe combines tender navy beans with a vibrant cranberry sauce, a touch of molasses, and a medley of rich, smoky flavors from Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and optional crumbled bacon. Perfectly caramelized in the oven, this dish offers a beautiful balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal sidekick for holiday feasts, backyard barbecues, or cozy family dinners. With just 15 minutes of prep time and bursting with seasonal appeal, these baked beans will become your go-to for adding a pop of flavor to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned navy beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 cup Diced onion
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon (crumbled, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a smooth sauce.
Stir in the navy beans, diced onion, and cooked bacon (if using) until everything is evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the top to caramelize and thicken slightly.
Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish for barbecues, holiday meals, or any comfort-food occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 4877 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.0 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2325 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
