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Homestyle Baked Beans

These Homestyle Baked Beans are packed full of onion and real bacon. Ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar make up the tangy sauce that gives these baked beans a sweet barbecue natural flavor. They are slow-cooked in the oven. Just 6 ingredients and just 6 steps. This is a classic side dish for your summer cookout to go with hot dogs and potato salad or macaroni salad.

Why I love this recipe

This is a small batch recipe for two that works great for a weeknight meal. Special thanks to my Mother-In-Law for passing down to me the full-size recipe which you can make by doubling the ingredients.

These tangy beans go great served with these Swiss Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches or these Gyro Style Pita Sandwiches.

Homestyle Baked Beans in a casserole dish.
Homestyle Baked Beans

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6 Simple Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

Great Northern beans

ketchup

brown sugar

molasses

onion

bacon

Substitutions

For vegetarian baked beans you can leave out the bacon.

Equipment used for this recipe

large bowl

1 1/2 quart baking dish

How to make Homestyle Baked Beans Recipe

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2 – In a large bowl, mix the beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and onions.

bean ingredients in a bowl.

Step 3 – Add half of the cut-up bacon and stir to combine.

Step 4 – Pour the mixture into a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.

bean ingredients poured into a casserole dish.

Step 5 – Layer the remaining bacon pieces on top of the beans.

bacon pieces layered on top of beans ingredients ready to bake.

Step 6 – Bake for 2 hours.

Homestyle Baked Beans in a casserole dish.
Homestyle Baked Beans

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Recipe FAQs

Which beans are used in baked beans?

Homemade baked beans are made with a small white bean like tender navy beans or Great Northern beans.

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Yield: Serves 4

Homestyle Baked Beans

Homestyle Baked Beans in a casserole dish.

These Homestyle Baked Beans are packed full of onion and real bacon. Ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar make up the tangy sauce that gives these baked beans a sweet barbecue natural flavor. They are slow-cooked in the oven. Just 6 ingredients and just 6 steps. This is a classic side dish for your summer cookout to go with hot dogs and potato salad or macaroni salad.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces Great Northern beans (un-drained)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon molasses
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 3 slices of bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, pour in the can of beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and onions.
  3. Add half of the cut-up bacon and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  5. Layer the remaining bacon on top of the beans.
  6. Bake for 2 hours.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 253Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 424mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 8gSugar: 20gProtein: 12g

Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I have a passion for recipes. I share recipes, tips, tricks, and resources to help you cook for two. Eat, drink, and enjoy!

Addie

Wednesday 29th of March 2023

Hi Zona! Hubby and I got so tired of eating big pots of everything for a week that I started searching for recipes for two and we are lovin’ your recipes. Question about the baked beans. I cooked some dried Great Northern beans in my pressure cooker and have the the equivalent of a 15-oz can leftover …..but NO LIQUID. Any way to get around that to make your beans??? Thank you! 🙂

Zona

Wednesday 29th of March 2023

Hi Addie, I would try adding an extra 1/4 cup of Ketchup or water. I'm so glad you're enjoying my recipes and thank you for the comment :)

Sue

Friday 22nd of April 2022

My husband says this baked bean recipe is the best he has ever had! It is such a simple recipe and perfect for two old seniors like us. I really appreciate all your recipes for two. Thank you!

Zona

Friday 22nd of April 2022

Hi Sue, I love hearing that! Thank you so much for the lovely comment :)

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