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baked beans

Simple Baked Beans

A classic and easy recipe for delicious baked beans, perfect as a side dish or a hearty vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 pound Bacon, diced
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup
  • 0.25 cup Molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dry mustard
  • 2 cans Kidney beans, drained and rinsed or your favorite type of beans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
    0.5 pound Bacon, diced
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
    0.5 pound Bacon, diced
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Stir well to combine.
    0.5 pound Bacon, diced
  5. Add the drained and rinsed beans to the mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
    0.5 pound Bacon, diced
  6. Pour the bean mixture into a 1.5-quart baking dish.
  7. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.
  8. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

These baked beans are a crowd-pleaser and can be made ahead of time. Reheat gently before serving.
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