Baked Beans
Baked beans are the ultimate comfort food, bursting with sweet and smoky flavors that warm your heart. This easy recipe combines tender navy beans with crispy bacon, sweet molasses, and zesty mustard powder for a dish that’s perfect for potlucks or cozy nights in. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a hearty side that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Dive into this flavorful tradition and make memories around the dinner table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Soak the dried navy beans overnight in plenty of water.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and chop.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon drippings until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine soaked beans, chopped bacon, sautéed onion, molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and water or broth; mix well.
- Transfer to a slow cooker or oven-safe pot; cook on low for 6-8 hours or bake covered at 300°F (150°C) for 2-3 hours.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For vegetarian baked beans, omit the bacon and use additional vegetables for flavor. Consider adding spices like smoked paprika for an extra kick. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; reheat gently on the stove.