Better Then Bush's Baked Beans

Elevate your next barbecue or family dinner with this "Better Than Bush's Baked Beans" recipe, a mouthwatering homemade twist on a classic favorite. Packed with tender navy beans, crispy thick-cut bacon, and a rich, smoky sauce made with tangy Dijon mustard, molasses, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite. Slow-baked to perfection for irresistibly thick and caramelized results, these baked beans are a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky. Ready in just over 90 minutes, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with grilled meats, barbecue ribs, or even as a hearty standalone dish. Skip the canned version and try this homemade recipe for baked beans that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.33 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup water or chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper-towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, using the bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until the sauce is combined.

Step 6

Add the canned navy beans (drained and rinsed) to the skillet, followed by the water or chicken broth. Stir gently to coat the beans in the sauce.

Step 7

Top the beans with the crumbled bacon and gently work it into the mixture.

Step 8

Cover your skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake for 60 minutes. After 60 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the baked beans cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1543.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2223.4

Total Fat 44.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 5676.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.1g	0%
Total Sugars 139.0g
Protein 91.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 739.6mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 4840.4mg	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: 17.8%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 66.0%