Pan Baked Beans for a Crowd

Perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or any gathering, this "Pan Baked Beans for a Crowd" recipe is a hearty, flavor-packed side dish that everyone will love. Featuring tender navy beans infused with a smoky, savory-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and Dijon mustard, this dish is elevated with the richness of crispy bacon and sautéed onions. The one-pan preparation ensures easy cleanup, while baking the beans in the oven allows the flavors to meld into a luscious, irresistible blend. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to 12 people, these baked beans are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.75 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water (as needed for consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe pan or skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the pan with the bacon grease and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the pan with the cooked onions and garlic. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir gently to combine.

Step 6

If the mixture looks too thick, add up to 1/2 cup of water to adjust the consistency.

Step 7

Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the bean mixture in the pan.

Step 8

Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the beans are bubbly and slightly thickened.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Stir gently before spooning onto plates or into bowls.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1058.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1769.6

Total Fat 40.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 95.0mg	0%
Sodium 5953.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 287.2g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 15.4IU	0%
Calcium 418.1mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2486.1mg	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: 20.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 71.8%