All American Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your next cookout or family dinner with these rich and smoky All American Baked Beans! This classic side dish combines tender navy beans with crispy bacon and a luscious homemade sauce featuring bold flavors like molasses, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Slowly baked to perfection, the beans soak up the tangy, sweet, and savory blend of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a comforting dish that’s irresistibly hearty. Whether served alongside grilled meats, a summer barbecue spread, or simply enjoyed on its own, this one-pot recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, with easy preparation and an oven-baked finish, it’s as practical as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 800 grams canned navy beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 120 milliliters ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans under cold water and set aside.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble into bite-sized pieces, and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.

Step 4

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the skillet and sauté over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is well combined and begins to bubble gently.

Step 6

Gently fold in the rinsed beans and crumbled bacon. Mix until everything is coated evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your preference.

Step 9

Let the baked beans cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or accompaniment to your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1202.7 grams (1202.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2000

Total Fat 24.90g	32%
Saturated Fat 7.30g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 5823mg	253%
Total Carbohydrate 349.80g	127%
Dietary Fiber 60.60g	216%
Total Sugars 100.30g
Protein 104.60g	209%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 793mg	61%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 5370mg	114%

*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: 11.0%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 68.5%