Aj's Best Baked Beans

Discover the ultimate comfort food with Aj's Best Baked Beans, a rich and smoky side dish packed with flavor and perfect for cookouts, family dinners, or potlucks. This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender canned navy beans baked to perfection in a sweet and tangy sauce infused with molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Crispy, golden bacon bits and sautéed onions bring savory depth, while a hint of apple cider vinegar adds a delightful zing. With minimal prep time and a hearty, slow-baked finish, these beans are sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering. Serve warm as a standalone dish or pair with grilled meats for a truly unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and water. Mix well to form a sauce.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the navy beans, cooked onion and garlic mixture, and the crispy bacon. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir gently to combine.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbling.

Step 8

Let the baked beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1272.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2142.7

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 99mg	0%
Sodium 6084.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 329.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.8g	0%
Total Sugars 106.0g
Protein 112.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 727.4mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 5093.6mg	0%

*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: 18.8%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 60.6%