Baked Beans Recipe
Baked beans, a beloved dish with roots tracing back centuries, bring a warm, hearty comfort to tables worldwide. Originating from Native American cuisine, the dish evolved through various cultural influences before becoming a staple in British and American households.
Equipment
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) of navy beans or your preferred bean variety, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 4-6 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).Ketchup, molasses, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper should all be combined in a mixing bowl.
- To the sauce mixture, add the cooked bacon (if using), diced onion, and drained and rinsed beans.
- Mix until thoroughly covered.Spoon the bean mixture into a baking dish that is ovenproof.
- Wrap in aluminum foil.Bake for forty-five minutes in a preheated oven.
- After 15 more minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency and the beans are bubbling, remove the foil and continue baking.
- Before serving, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool somewhat.