Baked Beans
This is the BEST classic recipe for homemade Baked Beans that will be the star of your next BBQ. They only take 15 minutes to prep and can be made ahead of time.
Servings: 12
Calories: 256kcal
Cost: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon , chopped
- 1 yellow onion , medium, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 15 oz can kidney beans , drained
- 15 oz can navy beans , drained
- 15 oz can pinto beans , drained
- 15 oz can baked beans Undrained
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce , or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke , optional for smoky flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , or more, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook Bacon: Add bacon to a large pot. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring often until crisp. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Remove only some of the excess grease.
- Sauté veggies: Add onion to pan and sauté for 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bacon and to stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking pan and bake, covered with foil, for 1 to 2 hours, depending on desired thickness. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Make Ahead Instructions: Follow instructions until the baking step. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Allow beans to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes then bake as instructed.
Freezing Instructions: Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before baking.
Variations:
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- Saucy vs Thick: For saucy beans, cook for recommended 1 hour. Bake for 30 minutes to an hour longer for a thicker consistency.
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- Sweetness: These beans are on the sweeter side, so feel free to cut the brown sugar down to 1/3 cup, if desired.
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- Slow Cooker Baked Beans: Cook bacon then sauté onion in a skillet on the stove. Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
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