Smoky, sweet, and irresistibly hearty, Ranch Style Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food side dish to elevate any barbecue, potluck, or family dinner. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender baked beans with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a robust sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, and a perfect blend of smoked paprika and chili powder for a smoky kick. Topped with crumbled bacon and baked to golden, bubbling perfection, these beans are bursting with layers of flavor. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy baked bean recipe is an ideal match for grilled or roasted meats, making it a go-to dish for summer cookouts and cozy gatherings alike.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet, using the rendered bacon fat, sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, sautéed onions and garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the bean mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish or any oven-safe dish.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the beans.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the beans rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite barbecue or roasted meats.
Calories |
1783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 5934 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.3 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.6 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 4264 mg | 91% | |
*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.