Baked Beans

Baked Beans

My favorite Baked Beans are the perfect side dish for summer potlucks and backyard BBQs, and even make a great family dinner when camping! The sweet and savory flavor makes this the best baked beans recipe! Don’t worry- they are easy to make and ready in about an hour!

Ingredients

  • 31 ounces Great Northern Beans 15.5 oz.cans

    rinsed and drained), (2

  • 1 cup onion

    finely minced

  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    *Note

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a large baking dish prepared with cooking spray.

  4. 4

    Place in oven covered and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let dish sit 5 minutes before serving.

Baked Beans

Baked Beans

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About this Recipe

Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side for your next summer potluck or backyard BBQ? These sweet and savory Baked Beans are an absolute must-have, delivering that classic comfort with ease. They even make a fantastic, hearty family dinner when you're camping under the stars.

What makes these baked beans truly stand out is the perfect balance of flavors, combining deep molasses with tangy barbecue sauce and a hint of spice. This thoughtful blend of ingredients ensures a rich, complex taste that's surprisingly simple to achieve, making them a go-to for any gathering and ready in about an hour.

Get ready for a classic side dish experience: tender Great Northern beans bathed in a rich, glossy sauce that's both sweet and savory. You'll taste the warmth of molasses and brown sugar balanced by the subtle tang of ketchup and barbecue sauce, all brightened by a hint of Worcestershire and mustard. The addition of finely minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper rounds out the profile, creating a comforting dish that brings everyone back for seconds.

While this recipe is perfect as written, you can easily make it your own. For a different depth, try a dark brown sugar instead of light, or adjust the amount of barbecue sauce to your preference. If you're out of Great Northern beans, cannellini beans make a good substitution in a pinch. You could also experiment with different types of barbecue sauce to tweak the flavor profile to your liking.

These Baked Beans are the quintessential accompaniment to grilled meats at a backyard barbecue, a hearty addition to any potluck spread, or even a comforting dish around the campfire. Serve them warm straight from the pot for maximum enjoyment.

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