Easy Homemade Baked Beans
These easy homemade baked beans are sweet, savory, and perfectly smoky—made with pantry staples and bursting with flavor. Perfect as a side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this recipe is simple to prepare and fully customizable to your taste.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- 1 Dutch oven or any large oven-safe pot
- 1 Wooden spoon for stirring
- 1 Measuring cups for accurate ingredient portions
Ingredients
- 2 cans navy beans drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp molasses or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika adds a smoky depth
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- Optional chopped bacon for non-vegetarian version
- Optional jalapeños/cayenne for a spicy variation
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a Dutch oven or large skillet, sauté the chopped onion until soft and golden.
- Add brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir until combined.
- Stir in the beans, salt, pepper, and water (or broth). Bring to a light simmer.
- Cover and bake for 45–60 minutes, until thick and bubbly. Stir halfway through for even cooking.
- Optional: Add jalapeños, cayenne, or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 9g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
