Bountiful Baked Beans 🥓🍲
Overview:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Get ready to savor the ultimate baked beans experience with this recipe! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just a cozy family dinner, these beans are a flavor explosion, drawing inspiration from Jane Grace’s original recipe from Cyril, OK. They’re packed with savory bacon, onions, and green peppers, along with a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors from catsup, brown sugar, and dark molasses. A touch of liquid smoke adds a tantalizing depth to the dish. Whether you’re a bean aficionado or just looking for a hearty and healthy dish, these baked beans are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | Slices of bacon |
| 2 | Onions |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1 | Cup catsup |
| 3/4 | Cup brown sugar |
| 1/2 | Cup dark molasses |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon liquid smoke |
Instructions:
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Preheat: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare Bacon Mixture: In a frying pan, cook the bacon, onions, and green pepper until the bacon is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender. This should take about 10 minutes.
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Drain: Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the bacon mixture.
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Combine Ingredients: In a lightly greased 12x8x2″ baking dish, combine the bacon mixture with the remaining ingredients – catsup, brown sugar, dark molasses, and liquid smoke. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Bake: Place the baking dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the beans are hot and bubbly, and the top is caramelized to perfection.
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Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. These baked beans are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 400.2
- Total Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 18.3mg
- Sodium: 1010.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.4g
- Fiber: 8.3g
- Sugar: 42.2g
- Protein: 9.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add additional ingredients like diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or diced ham for extra protein.
- Storage: These baked beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the bacon mixture and combine it with the other ingredients in the baking dish ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
- Serving Suggestions: These baked beans pair perfectly with grilled meats, burgers, hot dogs, or as a side dish for barbecue parties. They’re also great on their own as a hearty main course. Enjoy! 🍽️
