Grandma's Baked Beans

Bring the cherished flavors of family gatherings to your table with Grandma's Baked Beans, a timeless comfort food classic packed with rich, smoky, and sweet-savory goodness. This hearty side dish features tender navy beans simmered in a flavorful sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of Dijon mustard, balanced with the tanginess of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Crispy thick-cut bacon and sautéed onions add layers of texture and depth, while slow baking ensures a perfectly caramelized finish. Ready in just over an hour and a half, this recipe is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a cozy addition to any dinner. Your guests will love the nostalgic, homemade flavors that make this dish a true family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Rinse and drain the canned navy beans under cold water, then set aside.

Step 3

Chop the thick-cut bacon into bite-sized pieces. Cook them in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 4

Peel and finely dice the yellow onion, then add it to the same skillet. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are softened and golden, around 5 minutes.

Step 5

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

Step 6

In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, combine the drained beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, and the prepared sauce. Stir together until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil, then bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize slightly.

Step 9

Carefully remove the baked beans from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1370.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2439.1

Total Fat 45.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 6754.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 424.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.3g	0%
Total Sugars 192.6g
Protein 90.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 825.7mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 5394.9mg	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: 16.6%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 68.7%