Perfect Blend Sweet and Spicy Home Style Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your backyard barbecue or cozy family dinner with these *Perfect Blend Sweet and Spicy Home Style Baked Beans*. This flavor-packed dish combines tender navy beans with crispy thick-cut bacon, caramelized onions, and a luscious homemade sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a hint of spicy hot sauce for a bold kick. Smoked paprika and Dijon mustard round out the medley, creating a perfectly balanced harmony of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Baked to perfection in the oven, this irresistibly thick and hearty side dish pairs perfectly with grilled meats, cornbread, or even a fresh salad. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe promises an effortless way to impress at any gathering—whether it’s a summer cookout or a cozy holiday feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned navy beans (rinsed and drained)
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon (diced)
• 1 large Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.33 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce (if using), smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir until well mixed.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish (or similar casserole dish), mix together the rinsed and drained navy beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, and the sauce mixture. Make sure the beans are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 7

After 45 minutes, remove the foil, give the beans a stir, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.

Step 8

Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on their own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1711.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1872.2

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 90mg	0%
Sodium 6470.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.4g	0%
Total Sugars 158.5g
Protein 79.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 582.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 4064.4mg	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: 20.4%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 63.2%