Claude's Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your barbecue or comfort food menu with Claude’s Baked Beans—a hearty, homemade baked bean recipe bursting with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Perfectly tender navy beans are simmered and then baked in a luscious sauce made with bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for a zesty kick. The addition of apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika rounds out the rich, bold flavors, while slow-cooking in the oven ensures the sauce thickens beautifully. Whether you're serving it as a side for grilled meats or enjoying it as a standalone dish, these baked beans are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With simple ingredients and a slow-baked technique that brings out layers of flavor, Claude’s Baked Beans promise to be your next potluck or family gathering favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried navy beans
• 8 cups Water
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.333 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup (extra for sauce) Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly under cold water and remove any debris or damaged beans. Place them in a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow the beans to cook for 60 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Drain the beans and set aside.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 4

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, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 5

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 6

To the skillet, add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of water. Stir until the sauce is fully combined.

Step 7

Add the drained cooked navy beans to the skillet and stir until the beans are evenly coated in the sauce. Crumble the cooked bacon and mix it into the beans.

Step 8

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Step 10

Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3218.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2513.8

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 4984.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.7g	0%
Total Sugars 163.4g
Protein 119.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 1056.0mg	0%
Iron 29.0mg	0%
Potassium 8134.2mg	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: 10.6%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 70.8%