Margaret Lefever's Wonderful Baked Beans
Margaret Lefever's Wonderful Baked Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining rich, smoky, and sweet flavors in every bite. This easy-to-make side dish elevates classic baked beans with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a perfectly balanced blend of ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and Dijon mustard. Hints of smoked paprika and garlic powder add a savory depth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar provides just the right tangy kick. Baked to caramelized perfection in the oven, these beans are topped with crispy bacon crumbles for an irresistible finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour, they’re the perfect companion to barbecue feasts, picnics, and potlucks—or even a satisfying standalone meal with crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Canned baked beans
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Dice the yellow onion. Using the same skillet with the residual bacon fat, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Step 5
Fold the cooked onions and half of the crumbled bacon into the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.
Step 6
Transfer the bean mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon on top for garnish.
Step 8
Bake the beans in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is caramelized and bubbly.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the beans cool slightly before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite grilled meats or enjoy as a hearty main course with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1391.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1911.9 |
| Total Fat 29.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g | |
| Cholesterol 63.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7138.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 363.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 213.6g | |
| Protein 67.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 625.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4172.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories