Wonderfully Yummy Down South Baked Beans

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Get ready to elevate your barbecue or comfort food spread with these "Wonderfully Yummy Down South Baked Beans"! Packed with hearty navy beans, crispy crumbled bacon, and a melt-in-your-mouth medley of caramelized onions and bell peppers, this Southern-style recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The rich, tangy sauce—featuring ketchup, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a dash of smoky paprika—bakes to perfection, creating a luscious glaze that clings to every bite. Perfect as a side dish for backyard cookouts or as a cozy dinner accompaniment, these baked beans are oven-baked until bubbly and irresistibly flavorful. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy comfort food classic is an unbeatable combination of sweet, savory, and smoky goodness your family will love.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey or molasses
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water or chicken broth

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble once cooled. Reserve approximately 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.

3. In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

4. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat.

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, dark brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey or molasses, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, salt, and water or chicken broth. Whisk well to form the sauce.

6. Add the navy beans, sautéed vegetables, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the sauce. Mix gently to coat the beans evenly.

7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and slightly caramelized.

10. Let the baked beans cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (264.5g)

Calories		377
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		3.7 g	5%
	Saturated Fat	1.3 g	7%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g
Cholesterol		7 mg	2%
Sodium		956 mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate		73.0 g	27%
	Dietary Fiber	9.8 g	35%
	Total Sugars	32.8 g
Protein		16.1 g	32%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		125 mg	10%
Iron		3.4 mg	19%
Potassium		779 mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 199 cal (8.6%%)

Protein: 384 cal (16.5%%)

Carbs: 1750 cal (75.0%%)