Linda's Baked Beans

Linda's Baked Beans is a soul-warming side dish that transforms humble navy beans into a tantalizing blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features tender beans baked to perfection in a rich sauce crafted from brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, and a hint of Dijon mustard, balanced by the smoky depth of paprika and crisp bites of savory bacon. Perfectly caramelized onions add an irresistible layer of sweetness, while a splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the richness for a harmonious finish. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a cozy comfort food, these baked beans are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep and a slow-bake method that allows the flavors to meld beautifully, Linda's Baked Beans are sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups ketchup
• 0.25 cups molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions soften and become translucent.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir well to create the sauce.

Step 5

Add the sautéed onion, crispy bacon, and canned navy beans (drained and rinsed) to the sauce. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the beans are well-coated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches). Spread it out evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the beans are bubbling.

Step 9

Let the baked beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1166.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2097.3

Total Fat 47.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 99mg	0%
Sodium 5589.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 158.5g
Protein 94.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 713.4mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 4881.0mg	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: 20.1%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 62.2%