Kathy's Baked Beans

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Kathy's Baked Beans, a hearty and flavorful side dish that's perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. This classic recipe combines tender canned navy beans with smoky crumbled bacon and a rich, homemade sauce featuring ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and Dijon mustard. Enhanced with aromatic sautéed onions, a touch of smoked paprika, and tangy apple cider vinegar, these baked beans achieve the ultimate balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Slow-baked to perfection in the oven, the irresistible caramelized sauce clings to every bite, making it a go-to dish for gatherings. Serve these baked beans warm alongside grilled meats or as a satisfying standalone meal. Indulge in the comfort and timeless appeal of Kathy's Baked Beans—a dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 0.75 cups ketchup
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease, sauté the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Add the sautéed onions, crumbled bacon, navy beans, and water to the bowl. Stir everything together to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Step 8

After 60 minutes, remove the foil, stir the beans, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce is thickened to your preference.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Kathy's Baked Beans!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1525.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2237.0

Total Fat 27.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 7149.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 412.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.9g	0%
Total Sugars 182.0g
Protein 96.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 851.1mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 5545.5mg	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: 10.9%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 72.2%