Sandy's Baked Beans

Sandy's Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, blending hearty navy beans with a rich, smoky-sweet sauce infused with bacon, molasses, and brown sugar. This classic baked bean recipe is elevated with a hint of apple cider vinegar and a touch of smoked paprika, creating a balance of tangy and savory flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The dish bakes slowly in the oven, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to perfection, complete with caramelized edges. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a cozy side dish for family dinners, these baked beans are easy to make and pair wonderfully with cornbread or your favorite grilled meats. Ready in just over two hours, Sandy's Baked Beans are worth every minute for their deeply satisfying flavor and crowd-pleasing appeal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the diced onion. Sauté until the onions are translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned navy beans, sautéed onions, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and stir it into the bean mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into a large, oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 8

After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly caramelized and the sauce has thickened.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or pair with cornbread for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2045.3

Total Fat 22.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 5392.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 376.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.3g	0%
Total Sugars 142.7g
Protein 98.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 855.7mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 5777.5mg	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: 9.6%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 71.7%