Mary's Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your side-dish game with Mary’s Baked Beans, a hearty, flavor-packed recipe perfect for family gatherings, BBQs, or cozy weeknight dinners. This comforting classic combines tender navy beans with smoky, crispy bacon and a sweet-and-savory sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a zing of Dijon mustard. A hint of smoked paprika adds subtle depth, while caramelization in the oven creates an irresistibly rich finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour and a half to bake, these baked beans are as easy as they are delicious. Serve them alongside grilled meats, cornbread, or roasted vegetables for a crowd-pleasing side that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

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 Yellow onion
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set them aside.

Step 3

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon, chop into small pieces, and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, using the bacon drippings, sauté the diced yellow onion over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the sautéed onions, chopped bacon, and drained navy beans to the bowl with the sauce mixture. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (about 9x13 inches) and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

After 60 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the baked beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1310.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2132.9

Total Fat 23.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 7120.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 396.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.8g	0%
Total Sugars 164.0g
Protein 95.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 762.5mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 5023.0mg	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: 9.7%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 72.8%