Wicked Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these **Wicked Baked Beans**—a smoky, savory-sweet masterpiece that's perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This hearty recipe combines crispy thick-cut bacon, tender navy beans, and a luscious tangy-sweet sauce featuring BBQ sauce, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a kick of smoked paprika and cayenne. Every spoonful bursts with bold, comforting flavors that are slow-baked to perfection, ensuring a thick, bubbly sauce that clings to each bean. With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour of cooking, this easy oven-baked dish is a delicious crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm alongside grilled meats, cornbread, or a fresh side salad for a meal that says comfort food with a wickedly good twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 3

Chop the onion and mince the garlic while the bacon cooks.

Step 4

In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Stir in the navy beans, BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the bean mixture.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (or pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish if using a regular skillet). Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the beans rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with additional crumbled bacon or chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1557.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2334.1

Total Fat 43.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 6546.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 393.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.1g	0%
Total Sugars 158.4g
Protein 98.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 820.2mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 4814.7mg	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: 16.5%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 66.8%