Fantabulously Easy Baked Beans

Get ready to wow your taste buds with "Fantabulously Easy Baked Beans," the ultimate side dish that combines smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors in just a few simple steps! Made with tender canned navy beans, crispy bacon, and a rich sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and Dijon mustard, this dish delivers a hearty, homemade taste with minimal prep time. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar add depth to every bite, while a quick oven bake ensures a bubbling, caramelized finish. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, these baked beans are a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with everything from grilled meats to cornbread. Ready in just over an hour, it's the go-to recipe for comfort and convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned navy beans
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

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. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion in the remaining bacon grease until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the navy beans, cooked onions, chopped bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is slightly caramelized and bubbly.

Step 9

Let the baked beans cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1113.9 grams (1113.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1779

Total Fat 18.00g	23%
Saturated Fat 4.90g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 4958mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 344.40g	125%
Dietary Fiber 42.40g	151%
Total Sugars 161.10g
Protein 72.20g	144%

Vitamin D 5IU	26%
Calcium 616mg	47%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 3978mg	85%

*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: 8.9%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 75.3%