Fourth of July Baked Beans
Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer barbecues, these Fourth of July Baked Beans are a hearty, smoky-sweet side dish that will steal the show at any gathering. Made with tender navy beans, crispy thick-cut bacon, and a rich homemade sauce featuring molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of smoked paprika, this recipe delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite. The addition of sautéed onions and green bell peppers adds a savory depth, while an oven-baked finish ensures a caramelized, thickened sauce that's irresistibly good. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats and salads, making it the ultimate companion for Fourth of July cookouts or any festive feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel to drain, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper in the bacon grease over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
In a large oven-safe baking dish, combine the navy beans, cooked onion and bell pepper mixture, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Crumble the bacon slices into small pieces and stir them into the mixture in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
Remove the foil, stir the baked beans, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the top is slightly caramelized.
Allow the baked beans to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra crumbled bacon, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 965 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*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.
