Baked Beans
This easy Homemade Baked Beans recipe begins with pork and beans to keep things simple, with sweet and savory ingredients like ketchup, mustard, and molasses for layers of flavor. Salty bacon adds the final touch.
Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Calories: 431kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 75 ounces pork and beans about 5 15-ounce cans
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 slices bacon uncooked, cut into thirds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork and beans, ketchup, mustard, molasses, and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the sautéed onions and smoked paprika to the bean mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the bean mixture into a prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Lay the bacon pieces across the top of the beans, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Place the dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours, or until the top is glossy and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let the beans rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
Baked beans can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 5mg