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baked beans with bacon

A hearty and flavorful dish combining tender beans with smoky bacon, perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 2 cups dry navy beans soaked overnight
Bacon
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Liquids
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Beans
  1. Drain and rinse the soaked navy beans. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Bacon
  1. In the same pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked beans, bacon, chicken broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bake the Beans
  1. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These baked beans can be made ahead of time and reheated. They pair well with grilled meats and cornbread.

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