Baked Beans
A timeless comfort food, Baked Beans blend tender beans with a rich, sweet, and savory sauce, making them the perfect side dish for barbecues, family dinners, and cozy gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Dutch Oven or Baking Dish
- Ladle
- Wooden Spoon
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked navy beans or canned beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika for added smokiness
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth or water
- 4 slices bacon optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using bacon, cook it in a Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pan.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Add the cooked beans and broth, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (if not using a Dutch oven) and top with cooked bacon if using.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth. To add heat, mix in chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.