Everyone's Favorite Baked Beans

Get ready to wow your guests with "Everyone’s Favorite Baked Beans," the ultimate crowd-pleaser that combines sweet, smoky, and savory flavors in every bite! Packed with tender navy beans, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a rich homemade sauce made from ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this recipe takes classic baked beans to the next level. Slow-baked to perfection in the oven, the sauce thickens into a caramelized masterpiece, making these beans an irresistible side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Serve these comforting, smoky-sweet baked beans alongside grilled meats or burgers, and watch them disappear—because who doesn't love everyone’s favorite?

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 6 slices Bacon (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

In the same pan, using the rendered bacon fat, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine, creating a thick sauce.

Step 6

Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the pan and stir until the beans are fully coated in the sauce.

Step 7

Fold the cooked bacon pieces back into the bean mixture, reserving a small handful for garnish if desired.

Step 8

If using an oven-safe pan, transfer directly to the preheated oven. If your pan isn’t oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 9

Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 70-90 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. The sauce should thicken and caramelize slightly around the edges.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the baked beans to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved bacon, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm as a delicious side dish for barbecue meals, grilled meats, or any comfort food feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1528.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1799.0

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 99mg	0%
Sodium 6213.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.2g	0%
Total Sugars 116.1g
Protein 82.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 3903.7mg	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: 21.4%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 60.8%