The Best Baked Beans
Servings: 6
Rich and saucy homemade baked beans are the perfect summer BBQ side dish. This is the BEST baked beans recipe! It's made with molasses, peppers, onions, and bacon.
Ingredients
- 8 Strips Bacon , divided
- 1 Bell Pepper red, chopped
- 1 Onion large, chopped
- 3/4 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Mustard
- 1/4 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 3 Cans Baked Beans 16 oz.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Fry the bacon and set aside.
- Reserve 2 Tablespoons (or less is fine) of the bacon grease, then sauté onions and peppers in it.
- Mix all ingredients together except the 1/3 of the bacon.
- Sprinkle the reserved bacon over the beans.
- Put everything in a large baking dish and bake uncovered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- When done, sprinkle a little cilantro over the top if desired.
Notes
store in refrigerator in a covered container for up to 4 days
Nutrition Facts
The Best Baked Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 773
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 2182mg95%
Potassium 1708mg49%
Carbohydrates 137g46%
Fiber 23g96%
Sugar 54g60%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 786IU16%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 281mg28%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.