Homemade Easy Baked Beans Recipe

This easy baked beans recipe is a classic American dish that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a comforting side dish. The beans are cooked until tender in a sweet and savory sauce made with bacon, onions, ketchup, and molasses. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried navy beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Rinse the navy beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with water and let soak overnight.
2. Drain the beans and add 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
3. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
4. Add the bacon and onion mixture to the beans, along with the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir well and transfer to a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 1 hour.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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