High Protein Baked Beans with Bacon
Elevate your classic comfort food game with this High Protein Baked Beans with Bacon recipe, a hearty and flavorful dish that packs a nutritional punch. Perfect for meal prep or family gatherings, this recipe combines tender navy beans with crispy bacon, caramelized onion, and a smoky-sweet homemade sauce featuring molasses, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Slow-baked in the oven for maximum flavor, each bite bursts with a balanced blend of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleaser delivers wholesome protein with effortless indulgence. Serve it warm alongside crusty bread or as a standout barbecue side dish for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect keywords: high protein, baked beans, bacon recipe, smoky baked beans, easy comfort food recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 oz canned navy beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Open the cans of navy beans and drain them well. Set aside.
Cut the bacon into small pieces and place them in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes.
Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess fat. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and stir, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste, molasses, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the drained navy beans to the skillet and gently mix to coat the beans with the sauce.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove the skillet from the oven and mix in the cooked bacon pieces.
Serve warm, garnished with additional black pepper or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 5323 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.9 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.4 g | 237% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.1 g | ||
| Protein | 112.5 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 809 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 5720 mg | 122% | |
*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.
