Baked Beans with Bacon

Warm, smoky, and irresistibly rich, this Baked Beans with Bacon recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Featuring a mouthwatering blend of crispy bacon, tender baked beans, and a tangy-sweet sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of Worcestershire, this dish is slow-baked to caramelized perfection. Sautéed onions and garlic infuse each bite with savory depth, while a hint of mustard and apple cider vinegar adds just the right amount of zest. Ready in under two hours, this hearty yet easy-to-make classic pairs beautifully with grilled meats, cornbread, or roasted vegetables. Bursting with bold flavors and savory-sweet aromas, these baked beans are bound to be the star of your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups canned baked beans
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set aside. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned baked beans, cooked onions and garlic, crumbled bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt.

Step 6

Mix the ingredients well to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.

Step 7

Pour the bean mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes, or until the beans are bubbly and caramelized on top.

Step 10

Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a hearty main.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1374.8 grams (1374.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1763

Total Fat 26.80g	34%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 7154mg	311%
Total Carbohydrate 330.60g	120%
Dietary Fiber 39.40g	141%
Total Sugars 180.10g
Protein 67.90g	136%

Vitamin D 10IU	51%
Calcium 627mg	48%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 4234mg	90%

*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: 13.1%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 72.1%