Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans

Dive into ultimate comfort food with Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans, a hearty dish packed with smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. This crowd-pleasing recipe starts with tender navy beans simmered to perfection with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a bold, homemade sauce made from ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. The slow-cooked flavor develops even further with a final bake in the oven, where the sauce thickens and the crumbled bacon topping gets irresistibly crispy. Perfect as a side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners, these easy-to-make baked beans are a rich, savory-sweet addition to your table. Complete with prep tips and a slow-simmer technique, this recipe ensures every bite is packed with depth and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried navy beans
• 8 slices Bacon
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.333 cup Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Water or chicken stock

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans thoroughly and soak them overnight in a large bowl filled with water. Drain and rinse again before cooking.

Step 2

In a large pot, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring well.

Step 5

Add the soaked and drained navy beans to the pot, mixing them with the sauce. Pour in the water or chicken stock to just cover the beans.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 8

Remove the foil and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the beans. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2113.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2779.3

Total Fat 36.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 63.4mg	0%
Sodium 5207.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 505.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.3g	0%
Total Sugars 208.7g
Protein 126.0g	0%

Vitamin D 10.2IU	0%
Calcium 1024.4mg	0%
Iron 31.5mg	0%
Potassium 8747.4mg	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: 11.4%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 70.9%