Wicked Baked Beans
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these **Wicked Baked Beans**—a smoky, savory-sweet masterpiece that's perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This hearty recipe combines crispy thick-cut bacon, tender navy beans, and a luscious tangy-sweet sauce featuring BBQ sauce, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a kick of smoked paprika and cayenne. Every spoonful bursts with bold, comforting flavors that are slow-baked to perfection, ensuring a thick, bubbly sauce that clings to each bean. With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour of cooking, this easy oven-baked dish is a delicious crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm alongside grilled meats, cornbread, or a fresh side salad for a meal that says comfort food with a wickedly good twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups canned navy beans
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Chop the onion and mince the garlic while the bacon cooks.
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the navy beans, BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and water. Mix well to combine.
Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the bean mixture.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (or pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish if using a regular skillet). Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the beans rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with additional crumbled bacon or chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 863 mg | 18% | |
*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.
