High Protein Baked Beans with Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with these High Protein Baked Beans with Bacon—a hearty, flavor-packed recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or meal prep. This dish combines tender navy beans infused with smoky, crispy bacon and a rich, tangy-sweet sauce made with tomato paste, molasses, Dijon mustard, and a hint of smoked paprika. The recipe is simple yet satisfying, featuring a quick stovetop sauté followed by a slow oven bake to deepen the flavors, all in one skillet for easy cleanup. Packed with protein and perfect for serving alongside grilled meats or as a standalone comfort food, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a delicious twist to classic baked beans.
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Ingredients
- 30 oz canned navy beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Open the cans of navy beans and drain them well. Set aside.
Step 3
Cut the bacon into small pieces and place them in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess fat. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Step 5
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the minced garlic to the onions and stir, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Step 7
Stir in the tomato paste, molasses, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 8
Add the drained navy beans to the skillet and gently mix to coat the beans with the sauce.
Step 9
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 10
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Step 11
Remove the skillet from the oven and mix in the cooked bacon pieces.
Step 12
Serve warm, garnished with additional black pepper or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1381.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1920.0 |
| Total Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g | |
| Cholesterol 47.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5322.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 320.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 66.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.1g | |
| Protein 112.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 809.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5719.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories