Simply Irresistable Baked Beans
Transform your side dish game with these Simply Irresistible Baked Beans, a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that's guaranteed to impress. Made with tender navy beans, smoky thick-cut bacon, and a rich, tangy-sweet sauce featuring ingredients like molasses, brown sugar, and smoked paprika, this dish is baked to perfection for a deeply caramelized finish. The recipe starts with sautéing onions in bacon drippings for an irresistible depth of flavor and ends with a crispy bacon topping for the perfect crunch. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, these baked beans can be served as a standout side or paired with cornbread for a comforting main course. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off baking time, this mouthwatering dish is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect your next gathering with this recipe that's sure to become a staple on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water or chicken stock
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer, until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Add the rinsed navy beans to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and stir to combine.
Stir in the water or chicken stock to thin out the sauce slightly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven (if your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a baking dish). Bake uncovered for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove from the oven and let the beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with the crispy bacon for added flavor and crunch.
Serve warm as a side dish or pair it with cornbread for a comforting main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5320 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.4 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.2 g | ||
| Protein | 90.2 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 4279 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.
