Description
Classic Baked Beans are a heartwarming dish perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, featuring a rich and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried navy beans or great northern beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter for richer flavor)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark, depending on preference)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a deeper flavor)
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar for tang
- Optional: Beef or turkey bacon for a smoky element
Instructions
- Begin by soaking the dried beans overnight in cold water. Rinse them well after soaking.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe pot over medium heat and add the chopped onion.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot, stirring to coat the beans.
- If using apple cider vinegar, add it now.
- Cover the pot and place it in your preheated oven. Bake for about 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Taste the beans at the 90-minute mark and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Continue baking uncovered for another 20-30 minutes for a thicker consistency.
Notes
Serve alongside fresh coleslaw or grilled chicken for a delightful meal. Can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg