The Best Sweet Sour Baked Beans
Elevate your backyard barbecues and family dinners with "The Best Sweet Sour Baked Beans," a savory-sweet side dish that strikes the perfect balance of flavors. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender canned navy beans with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, rich molasses, and a tangy blend of apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard for a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite. Slow-baked to perfection, these beans develop a slight caramelized crust that's irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and ideal for potlucks or holiday feasts, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats, cornbread, or fresh salads. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a cozy family meal, these sweet-and-sour baked beans are guaranteed to be the star of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans
- 6 slices bacon slices
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 0.5 cups ketchup
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet, remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Add the diced onion and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, molasses, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a smooth sauce.
Add the navy beans, sautéed onion, and crumbled bacon to the sauce mixture. Gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish or casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let the baked beans cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 5011 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.0 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.9 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.1 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3869 mg | 82% | |
*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.
