Simply Irresistable Baked Beans

Transform your side dish game with these Simply Irresistible Baked Beans, a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that's guaranteed to impress. Made with tender navy beans, smoky thick-cut bacon, and a rich, tangy-sweet sauce featuring ingredients like molasses, brown sugar, and smoked paprika, this dish is baked to perfection for a deeply caramelized finish. The recipe starts with sautéing onions in bacon drippings for an irresistible depth of flavor and ends with a crispy bacon topping for the perfect crunch. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, these baked beans can be served as a standout side or paired with cornbread for a comforting main course. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off baking time, this mouthwatering dish is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect your next gathering with this recipe that's sure to become a staple on your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water or chicken stock

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer, until fragrant.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Add the rinsed navy beans to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and stir to combine.

Step 6

Stir in the water or chicken stock to thin out the sauce slightly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven (if your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a baking dish). Bake uncovered for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with the crispy bacon for added flavor and crunch.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or pair it with cornbread for a comforting main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1715.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2022.0

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 5320.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.4g	0%
Total Sugars 125.2g
Protein 90.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 576.8mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 4279.1mg	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: 28.2%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 54.4%