Mimi's Baked Beans

Mimi's Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty navy beans with a rich, smoky-sweet sauce that's perfectly balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar and a kick of Dijon mustard. This oven-baked crowd-pleaser starts with crispy, savory bacon and sautéed onions, creating a flavorful base that's infused with molasses, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Slowly baked to perfection, the beans emerge tender and coated in a caramelized, robust sauce. Perfect as a standalone dish or a side at BBQs and potlucks, these baked beans are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Indulge in this homestyle favorite and savor the unforgettable blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.

Step 5

Add the canned navy beans and water to the skillet and gently stir to coat the beans in the sauce.

Step 6

Return the cooked bacon to the skillet, stirring it into the beans.

Step 7

If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

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

Step 9

After 60 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy Mimi's Baked Beans as a standalone dish or as a flavorful side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1528.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2309.6

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 99mg	0%
Sodium 6587.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.9g	0%
Total Sugars 140.5g
Protein 113.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 748.6mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 5130.2mg	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: 17.4%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 63.4%