Homemade Baked Beans
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon
- 2 cans Great Northern beans
rinsed and drained, 14.5 ounce
- 1 cup water
Optional
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 small onions
chopped
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble bacon once cooled.
- 3
Mix bacon, beans, water, brown sugar, onions, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, and garlic powder together in the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in preheated oven until bubbling, 45 minutes.
Homemade Baked Beans
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About this Recipe
Looking for that quintessential taste of home, baked beans done right? This recipe brings rich, savory, and sweet flavors to your table, perfect for any gathering or a comforting weeknight meal.
What makes these homemade baked beans truly special is the thoughtful combination of ingredients. Savory bacon, sweet brown sugar and molasses, tangy mustard and vinegar, and aromatic onions and garlic powder create a deep, complex sauce that coats every tender Great Northern bean. The balance of flavors ensures a satisfying experience that stands out from store-bought versions.
You can expect a dish bursting with comforting flavors. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of smokiness from the bacon, a delightful sweetness from the brown sugar and molasses, and a subtle tang that keeps it from being cloyingly sweet. The Great Northern beans will be wonderfully tender, swimming in a rich, thick sauce that begs for a spoonful of cornbread or a juicy barbecue rib. This is classic comfort food, elevated.
Want to make these beans your own? For a smoky kick without bacon, you could consider a dash of smoked paprika or a very small amount of liquid smoke to the sauce. You can also adjust the sweetness by slightly reducing the brown sugar or molasses, or dial up the tang with an extra splash of vinegar. If Great Northern beans aren't on hand, cannellini beans or navy beans make good substitutes for a similar creamy texture.
These baked beans are the ultimate side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a hearty Sunday supper. They pair beautifully with grilled meats, hot dogs, fried chicken, or even as a flavorful addition to your breakfast plate.