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The Best Homemade Baked Beans

by Jennifer

Baked beans are an often overlooked but totally amazing side dish that deserves a second look. And I’m not talking about those mushy beans in tomato sauce that come in a can. I’m talking about smoky, bacony, sweet, and salty homemade baked beans. The absolute best baked beans.

Rich, creamy, sweet, salty, bacony homemade baked beans. The BEST baked beans. And a cinch to make.

Did I mention they’re a cinch to make? There are only two things to cook – bacon and onions – then a quick stir of all the ingredients before you pop it in the oven. Sometimes I stir everything together right in the baking dish to save on dirty dishes!

Rich, creamy, sweet, salty, bacony homemade baked beans. The BEST baked beans. And a cinch to make.

My family absolutely loves these baked beans. I’ve seen my husband eat them cold straight from the fridge. I haven’t taken it that far but these are baked beans that will make you want seconds and anyone you serve these to will be asking you for the recipe. The combination of kidney, cannellini, and canned baked beans with bacon and a few spices make humble baked beans simply spectacular – soft and creamy but with just enough “tooth” to make them interesting.

Rich, creamy, sweet, salty, bacony homemade baked beans. The BEST baked beans. And a cinch to make.

If you’ve never given baked beans a try, you should. Seriously. They’re amazing with hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, grilled meats…basically everything :)

Rich, creamy, sweet, salty, bacony homemade baked beans. The BEST baked beans. And a cinch to make.

The Best Homemade Baked Beans
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
35 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
The absolute BEST homemade baked beans! Smoky, sweet, salty perfection.
Recipe type: Side dish
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ c. ketchup
  • 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 15 oz. can baked beans (Whole Foods 365 Ranchero beans are my favorite!)
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Cook bacon in a medium sauté pan until browned and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon so bacon drippings remain in the pan. Add the onion and cook until browned and soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add bacon, onions, and all the rest of the ingredients to a medium-large bowl and stir together to combine. Spoon into a 9x13 baking dish and bake 30-40 until beans are bubbling and thickened slightly. Shorter baking time will give you more saucy finished baked beans.
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Rich, creamy, sweet, salty, bacony homemade baked beans. The BEST baked beans. And a cinch to make.


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Meet Jen

I'm a design and DIY lover, decorator, modern home-maker, foodie, fashion enthusiast, and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to home improvement. I'm slowly but surely adding classic-contemporary style to my early 90's colonial home one inch at a time and I'm taking you along for the ride.

It's often messy - there are usually project remnants and toys strewn about - but the making of a home isn't always tidy work and I love showing you how you can make and style and organize your way to a home and a life you love!

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