Description
Old Fashioned Baked Beans are a nostalgic dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This sweet, smoky classic is slow-cooked to perfection, enveloping tender navy beans in a rich sauce made from bacon, molasses, and a blend of spices. Ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners, these beans are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and some time in the oven, you can create a hearty side dish that evokes fond memories of home-cooked meals. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Soak navy beans overnight in water. Drain and boil them for an hour.
- In a Dutch oven, fry diced bacon until crisp. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic.
- Mix in tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, and spices. Combine with drained beans and reserved cooking liquid.
- Bake covered at 325°F (160°C) for 2–3 hours. Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg