Easy Baked Beans

Looking for the perfect addition to your barbecue spread or a comforting side dish for any occasion? These **Easy Baked Beans** are bursting with rich, smoky, and tangy flavors thanks to a delightful mix of pantry staples like ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Using tender canned navy beans, this recipe minimizes prep time to just 10 minutes while delivering a slow-baked, homestyle taste in under an hour. The inclusion of sautéed onions and garlic adds a savory depth to the sweet and tangy sauce, which thickens beautifully in the oven. Whether served warm alongside grilled favorites or as a satisfying main dish with crusty bread, this easy baked beans recipe is a must-have go-to for weeknights, potlucks, or summer cookouts.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned navy beans
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onions and garlic with the navy beans, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, molasses, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Mix everything together well to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil from the baking dish and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

Step 9

Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or enjoy as a hearty main with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	915.9 grams (915.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1472

Total Fat 18.60g	24%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3900mg	170%
Total Carbohydrate 276.90g	101%
Dietary Fiber 42.10g	150%
Total Sugars 102.80g
Protein 61.30g	123%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 593mg	46%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 3713mg	79%

*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: 16.1%

Carbs: 72.9%