Cindy's Best Baked Beans

Savor the irresistibly rich and smoky flavors of *Cindy's Best Baked Beans*, a comforting dish that brings classic barbecue essence to your table. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender navy beans with crispy thick-cut bacon, caramelized onions, and a luscious homemade sauce featuring ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Finished with a touch of smoky paprika and slow-baked to perfection, these baked beans are thick, hearty, and slightly caramelized on top. Ideal as a flavorful BBQ side dish or a satisfying potluck favorite, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or cozying up indoors, *Cindy's Best Baked Beans* promises to steal the spotlight!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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 (diced)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onions, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and water. Stir well until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Gently fold the canned navy beans and chopped bacon into the sauce mixture, ensuring all the beans are well-coated.

Step 7

Transfer the bean mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 9

After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the top is slightly caramelized.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1578.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2620.5

Total Fat 46.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 5729.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 469.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.3g	0%
Total Sugars 232.8g
Protein 91.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 894.9mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 5696.5mg	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: 15.6%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 70.6%