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baked beans recipe

Baked Beans Recipe

Jada Parker
  This baked beans recipe is the ultimate comfort food—sweet, savory, and smoky! Made with simple pantry staples, it's perfect as a side dish for BBQs, family dinners, or any occasion. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a classic everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 15 oz each navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce use vegan Worcestershire for vegan diets
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • Optional: 4 strips of cooked bacon crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ingredients: If using dried beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender. Otherwise, rinse and drain canned beans.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Make the Sauce: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Combine Beans and Sauce: Add the beans to the sauce, gently folding them in to coat evenly. If needed, add a splash of water or broth for consistency.
  • Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the bean mixture to an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to let the top caramelize.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Let the baked beans cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or crispy bacon bits if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use plant-based Worcestershire sauce and omit the bacon.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, warm on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of water or in the microwave in short intervals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 430mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12g
Keyword baked beans recipe, BBQ side dish, easy baked beans, homemade baked beans, vegetarian baked beans
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