Dan's Favorite Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your next barbecue or potluck with Dan's Favorite Baked Beans, the ultimate crowd-pleaser that combines smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite. This hearty side dish features tender navy beans baked to perfection in a rich, savory sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses, accentuated by the bold kick of Dijon mustard and smoked paprika. Crispy, thick-cut bacon and sautéed onions provide an irresistible smoky depth, while apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce add a tangy zing. With a tantalizing aroma and a perfectly balanced flavor profile, these baked beans are slow-cooked until bubbly and thick, ensuring a deliciously caramelized finish. Whether you're serving them alongside grilled meats or as a comforting dish on a cold day, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a favorite at any table.

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 (diced) Yellow onion
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup (packed) Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then crumble into small pieces. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a smooth sauce.

Step 5

Gently fold in the navy beans, cooked onions, and half of the crumbled bacon into the sauce until everything is coated evenly.

Step 6

Pour the bean mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining bacon crumbles on top.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2298.9

Total Fat 42.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 6464.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 396.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.6g	0%
Total Sugars 163.3g
Protein 90.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 749.4mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 4872.2mg	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: 16.5%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 67.9%