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Molasses Bacon Baked Beans

These molasses bacon baked beans are packed full of sweet molasses, maple syrup, bourbon, and tons of bacon! If you’re not a fan of canned beans this recipe is going to be your new go-to bean recipe! Plus it’s ready in just an hour! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 strips bacon divided
  • 1 small sweet onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 14.5 ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons apple butter
  • 2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Dice 8 strips of the bacon and add to a 12-inch high-sided skillet pan.
  3. Set over medium-high heat and cook until the bacon is crisp.
  4. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
  6. Add onions to the pan and sauté until translucent and soft.
  7. Add in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in beans, molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, bourbon, apple butter, and Dijon mustard.
  9. Mix to combine and let the mixture warm through just until it starts to bubble.
  10. Remove from the heat, smooth out the top, and place the remaining strips of bacon on top of the beans.
  11. Bake for 45 minutes.
  12. Turn the broiler on and broil the top of the beans just until the bacon is crisp.
  13. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 724mg (30%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 43g (86%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 724mg 30%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 43g 86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.