Here’s a classic Baked Beans recipe—sweet, savory, and perfect as a side for BBQs, breakfasts, or comfort meals. 🍲🥫
Baked Beans
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) navy beans or white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4–6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) ketchup
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp molasses (optional, for depth)
- 1 tbsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon and onions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Sauté onion until soft (about 3–5 minutes), then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Combine ingredients
- In a medium pot or oven-safe dish, combine beans, bacon, onions, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer or bake
- Stovetop: Simmer over low heat 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake covered for 40–45 minutes, stirring once.
- Serve
- Serve hot as a side dish for BBQs, toast, or breakfast plates.
Tips
- Make ahead: Baked beans taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Sweetness level: Adjust brown sugar and molasses to your taste.
- Vegetarian option: Skip the bacon and add smoked paprika or liquid smoke for flavor.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a few drops of hot sauce for tanginess.
I can also give you a quick 15-minute baked beans recipe that uses canned beans and stovetop cooking—super fast but still rich and flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
