This baked beans recipe is a classic side dish that pairs with everything from ribs or burgers to fried chicken.
Ingredients in Baked Beans
Bacon: Bacon adds salt and a smoky flavor to this recipe. Beans: Starting with canned beans saves time and adds flavor, you can use your favorite variety. Do not drain the sauce from the beans. Onion: Red onion adds a savory and slightly sweet flavor to the baked beans. Brown Sugar & Molasses: These sweeten the beans and add a caramel flavor. Use either light or dark brown sugar or replace it with maple syrup. Ketchup & Cider Vinegar: Adds tang flavor to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and molasses. Flavorful Additions: Green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard add flavor.
How to Make Baked Beans
This easy recipe requires only a little time for the beans to cook in the oven.
These are sweet, saucy, and delicious. Since they taste even better the next day, they’re perfect to make ahead! They have a great homemade flavor, and using canned beans means no soaking or boiling for hours. These beans freeze well, so make extras to enjoy throughout the summer.
Mix and match with extra cans of white beans, black, kidney, or navy beans. Add cooked ground beef, sliced hot dogs, or even a leftover ham bone (bits of ham are great in beans). You can also add in meat drippings or leftovers like bbq pork loin. Add a bit of tomato paste or up to 8 oz of tomato sauce for some tang. Green bell peppers and onion add flavor to the baked bean sauce; jalapenos and green chiles can also be added. Stir in a little bit of garlic if you’d like!
I love to serve leftovers as beans on toast for lunch (does anyone else love beans on toast?).
Storing Leftover Beans
Keep leftover baked beans covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave (or enjoy them cold). Place cooled baked beans in zippered bags and keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Did you make these Baked Beans? Leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
