Sylvia's Easy Baked Beans

Sylvia's Easy Baked Beans is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish that’s perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or comforting family dinners. This simple yet flavorful recipe starts with a base of hearty canned baked beans, elevated with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a rich, tangy-sweet sauce made with brown sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, and a hint of smoked paprika for a subtle kick. Baked to perfection in just over an hour, the beans develop a luscious, caramelized texture that’s sure to impress. With minimal prep time and bold, smoky-sweet flavors, this dish is effortless to make and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, burgers, or cornbread. If you’re looking for a classic baked bean recipe with a homemade touch, Sylvia’s Easy Baked Beans is guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 56 oz canned baked beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

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 from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, dice the yellow onion into small pieces. Using the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion and sauté over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Add the sautéed onions and half of the crumbled bacon to the bean mixture. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 6

Pour the bean mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon over the top of the beans.

Step 8

Bake the beans in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until the sauce is bubbly and thickened to your liking.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the baked beans to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1964.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2312.6

Total Fat 24.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 8575.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 462.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.8g	0%
Total Sugars 221.7g
Protein 92.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 849.0mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 5622.7mg	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: 9.1%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 75.8%