Here’s a simple and tasty Baked Beans recipe — perfect as a side dish or a hearty addition to breakfast. 🍲
🍛 Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans or white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons molasses (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt to taste
Optional:
- 2–3 slices bacon, chopped (for extra flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant (3–4 minutes).
- If using bacon, cook until slightly crisp.
2️⃣ Prepare Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, molasses (or brown sugar), mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Combine
- Add beans to the skillet and pour the sauce over them.
- Stir gently to coat beans evenly.
4️⃣ Bake
- Transfer mixture to an ovenproof dish if not using the skillet.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until thickened, stirring halfway through.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot as a side for breakfast, BBQs, or with toast.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetarian: Omit bacon and add a splash of soy sauce or smoked paprika for smokiness.
- Sweet & Spicy: Add a teaspoon of chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Slow Cooker: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4–6 hours.
If you want, I can also give a classic British-style baked beans recipe that’s slightly sweeter and perfect for a full English breakfast.
Do you want me to share that version?
