Mom's Baked Beans

Savor the timeless comfort of "Mom's Baked Beans," a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. This recipe combines tender navy beans with crispy thick-cut bacon, sautéed onions, and a rich, homemade sauce featuring ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Smoked paprika adds a subtle depth, while a long bake in the oven ensures the sauce thickens beautifully, coating every bean in irresistible flavor. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, with the oven doing the rest, “Mom’s Baked Beans” delivers nostalgia and deliciousness for a crowd. Serve it warm as the ultimate side dish to grilled meats or enjoy it as a comforting standalone meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 8 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.3333 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.3333 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and lightly golden.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk until evenly combined.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, add the drained navy beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, and the sauce mixture. Stir everything together until well coated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

After 60 minutes, remove the foil and stir the beans. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the baked beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1666.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2095.5

Total Fat 57.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 5873.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 318.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.9g	0%
Total Sugars 163.2g
Protein 90.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 541.3mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 4157.8mg	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: 24.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 59.2%