Description
Baked Beans are a classic comfort food side dish made with tender beans simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for barbecues, picnics, or hearty meals.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced bacon (optional)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For vegetarian version, omit bacon and use a splash of olive oil for sautéing onions.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or molasses.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg