World’s Best Baked Beans
This dish blends sweet and savory flavors with navy beans, brown sugar, molasses, and mustard to create a comforting baked beans dish perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cans 15 oz each navy beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup ketchup or 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or hot sauce (optional) Add to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, molasses, ketchup (or tomato paste), mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the sautéed onion and garlic, then gently fold in the drained beans until they are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20–30 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To elevate your baked beans, consider adding a dash of maple syrup or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce. You can prepare this dish a day ahead and reheat before serving.