Easy Baked Beans Tastes Like You Slaved for Hours
Transform your everyday potluck staple into a show-stopping side dish with this "Easy Baked Beans Tastes Like You Slaved for Hours" recipe. Bursting with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, these baked beans are made irresistible with a touch of molasses, brown sugar, and a hint of smoked paprika. Crispy thick-cut bacon and sautéed onions add depth, while pantry staples like ketchup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar bring balance to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this dish comes together effortlessly, yet tastes like it simmered all day. Perfect for BBQs, family dinners, or any gathering where comfort food is key—your guests will never guess how simple it was to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned baked beans
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
Dice the onion and sauté it in the bacon grease for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onion, canned baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, molasses, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
Pour the bean mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top of the bean mixture for added texture and flavor.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the beans are thick and bubbly with a slightly caramelized top.
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 5970 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.0 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3687 mg | 78% | |
*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.
