Baked Beans
Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, blending sweet and smoky flavors into a hearty dish that warms the soul. This easy recipe features tender navy beans simmered in a rich sauce with bits of crispy bacon, making it perfect for barbecues, picnics, or cozy family dinners. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a crowd-pleasing side or main dish that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup (preferably organic)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and chop, keeping the fat in the skillet.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the drained beans with bacon, sautéed onion, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg