Easy Delicious Baked Beans

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Delicious Baked Beans recipe, a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. Perfectly tender canned navy beans are coated in a rich, smoky-sweet sauce made with tangy ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar, then elevated with bacon, garlic, and a touch of smoked paprika. Cooked in a single oven-safe skillet for easy cleanup, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to perfection. Whether served alongside cornbread or grilled meats, these baked beans are a crowd-pleasing option for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients, this dish is an effortless yet impressive addition to your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Canned navy beans
• 4 slices Bacon
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Chop the bacon into small pieces and add to the skillet. Cook until the bacon is crisp, then drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard powder, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water to the skillet. Stir well to combine, allowing the mixture to come to a simmer.

Step 6

Gently fold in the canned navy beans, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Enjoy your Easy Delicious Baked Beans as a side or main dish, paired with cornbread or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1204.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.9

Total Fat 29.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 31.7mg	0%
Sodium 5786.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.7g	0%
Total Sugars 126.0g
Protein 72.7g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 611.6mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 3946.3mg	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: 14.9%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 68.9%