Mom's Baked Beans

Mom's Baked Beans
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    9 People
  • VIEWS
    268

A symphony of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors, these baked beans are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering or a comforting weeknight meal. A cherished classic reimagined for the modern palate.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    13 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    932 mg
  • Sugar
    30 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large, oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred), cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add diced onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the baked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, diced tomatoes, ham, molasses, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the bean mixture back into the oven-safe skillet or a 2-quart casserole dish. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the cover and continue baking for another hour, allowing the beans to thicken and the top to caramelize slightly. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

For a deeper smoky flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of smoked paprika to the bean mixture.
If you prefer a sweeter profile, increase the brown sugar to 1 cup.
These baked beans can be made a day ahead. Simply prepare as directed, cool completely, and refrigerate. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Adjust salt according to taste after baking.

Carlie Osinski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 89 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Frederique Ullrich

    I made these for a potluck, and they were the first dish to disappear. So delicious!

  • Eddie Zboncak

    These beans were a HUGE hit at our family gathering! Everyone raved about them!

  • Reyna Hills

    This Recipe is super delicious. I will try this again

  • Jarred Lockman

    My kids, who usually turn their noses up at baked beans, devoured these!

  • Korey Moen

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Jennyfer Bartoletti

    The perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll never use another baked bean recipe again!

  • Hunter Dooley

    I love how easy these are to make! Perfect for a busy weeknight side dish.

  • Isai Bayer

    I added a little bit of maple syrup and it gave it such a unique flavor!

  • Garrett Parker

    These are so much better than store-bought baked beans! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.

  • Thad Crist

    This is a great base recipe - easy to customize to your own liking.

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