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Baked Beans Recipe
This Baked Beans Recipe combines multiple types of beans with diced bacon, yellow onion, and red bell pepper to create a rich mixture that is baked slowly to meld the flavors. The sauce includes ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, offering a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Baking the beans covered then uncovered allows the dish to cook through while developing a slight crust on top. This recipe suits those seeking a hearty side dish with a depth of texture and flavor for casual meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Bacon , diced
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped finely
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) baked beans
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce , (I use Tabasco)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large cast iron skillet cook the bacon on medium high heat.
- Remove the bacon and let cool.
- Drain half the fat, then add the onion to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until it just begins to caramelize.
- Add in the garlic and bell pepper and cook an additional 30 seconds, stirring well.
- In a large mixing bowl add the bacon, onions, garlic and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the beans into a 9x13 baking pan and bake, covered with foil, for one hour.
- Uncover and bake for an additional ten minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
242mg
(5%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
14.1mg
(16%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.