Bountiful Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your side dish game with "Bountiful Baked Beans," a hearty, flavor-packed recipe perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. This dish combines tender navy beans with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and aromatic garlic, all simmered in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of smoked paprika. Slow-baked to perfection, the sauce thickens beautifully to coat every bite in a layer of irresistible flavor. Easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep, these baked beans can be served as a satisfying side or a standalone dish. Whether paired with grilled meats or enjoyed on their own, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Canned navy beans
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Water or chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Dice the bacon into small pieces. In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture into the skillet with the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans. Add the beans to the skillet along with the cooked bacon. Stir to coat everything evenly in the sauce.

Step 6

Pour in the water or chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Cover the skillet or transfer the mixture to a baking dish covered with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the cover for the last 15 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Bountiful Baked Beans as a side dish or a hearty main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1079.4 grams (1079.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1599

Total Fat 23.40g	30%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 4929mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 278.30g	101%
Dietary Fiber 41.90g	150%
Total Sugars 104.00g
Protein 76.60g	153%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 599mg	46%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 4047mg	86%

*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: 12.9%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 68.3%