Easy Grandma's Baked Beans Recipe
Sweet, smoky, and bacon-kissed baked beans that come together fast and bake until thick and bubbly. A timeless cookout side.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, chopped optional
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 60 oz canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup molasses
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard Dijon also works
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or use a Dutch oven.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate; reserve 2 tbsp drippings.
- Soften onion and bell pepper in the drippings for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Whisk ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, water, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Fold in the drained beans, sautéed vegetables, and half the bacon.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Uncover, stir, and sprinkle on remaining bacon. Bake 20 to 30 minutes more until thick and bubbly.
- Rest 10 minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
Variation: Swap 2 to 3 tbsp of the brown sugar with maple syrup, or add a diced jalapeño for gentle heat. Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of water. Freezes well for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Grandma's Baked Beans Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.