Carla's Best Ever Baked Beans

Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with Carla's Best Ever Baked Beans, a hearty, flavor-packed side dish that’s perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and cozy family dinners. This recipe takes tender canned navy beans to the next level with a rich, smoky-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and Dijon mustard. It's all tied together with savory hints of smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. The magic doesn’t stop there—crispy thick-cut bacon and sautéed onions add depth and texture, while slow baking in the oven allows the flavors to meld into a luscious, caramelized perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen, these baked beans are a surefire hit for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned navy beans
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 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 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 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 bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble it into small pieces, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the water until the mixture is evenly blended.

Step 5

In a large oven-safe baking dish, combine the canned navy beans, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, and the sauce mixture. Gently stir until all ingredients are distributed evenly.

Step 6

Scatter the crumbled bacon over the top of the bean mixture.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2082.8

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 7215.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.7g	0%
Total Sugars 109.4g
Protein 91.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 759.8mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 4968.2mg	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: 18.4%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 64.2%